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Racing in Arizona - Dilemma


close to finishing in Boise

There are actually a few dilemmas with racing in Arizona but I won't go into detail because I have vowed to stop complaining (too much) about living here. Let it suffice to say that I have lived here for an entire year and not entered a single race.

But I am happy to announce that this is about to change! I have 2 (or 3) races coming up in the next 8 days and I am excited. First up is a local 10k tomorrow. I signed up hoping for a chance to finally break 40 minutes in a 10k. Afterwards I found out that it is a trail run, partly on single track. Forget breaking 40 minutes! Now I am hoping for sub 50. I am still bringing my personal pacer (aka husband) just for fun.

With the help of my amazing sponsor PowerTri I will also be able to compete in the MountainMan Half next Sunday. I have been looking forward to racing this half-iron distance event ever since I barely missed it last year. (We moved into town a few days too late.) Although it is local, there will be quite the competition from all over Arizona/Nevada/? and we will see how I stack up next to these fast ladies.

This is where possible race #3 comes in. And I need your advice. And maybe I will listen to it... Karl is running in the local trail half marathon next Saturday. I have been pretty bummed that both the half marathon and the half triathlon are on the same weekend but, being the triathlete that I am, I chose the MountainMan. Of course.

Yesterday I found out that:
The two race organizers have teamed up and the person who competes in both events that weekend and has the fastest combined time wins free entries to both races next year!

Very tempting, isn't it? How could I possible resist trying? I mean, how many gluttons for that kind of punishment can be out there? Ok. Probably more than I think. But still...

I talked to Coach M and HT. They have pretty much given me permission. Wow. I did not think they would. Maybe that is why I asked... So they would say No and I can move on.

Now I am in a very different dilemma.

What should I do? Anyone?





Comments

Jessica gray said…
Dang girl you inspire me! Your self disipline, and dedication makes you an unbelivable athlete! Your going to rock them all! Cant wait for your next post to hear how thr races went. Good luck show those ladies whos boss ;@)
August 05, 2011
Jessica gray said…
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August 05, 2011
Lynda Wallenfels said…
A green light from your coaches!!

That means GO time!!!

Have a blast :-)
August 05, 2011
Leslie said…
Well, you want to do well in the tri, but it's not Vegas, not your real A race (I think), and I'm sure you're super fit right now, so I say it can't hurt to try.
Glad to hear things worked out with Powertri, email me about Pumpkinman
August 05, 2011
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