2013 Running Dates, Maybe

chillin' w the seashore striders this December.

You guys, how awesome are you? Within a matter of days after this post, my calendar is filled with amazing suggestions for summer and autumn runs. I have committed to none of these yet. Believe me, Mandy, I hear what you're saying. I know I have no idea what's store for me. And no idea if/when any of these are possible. But I wanted to put them all together for you here. An easy reference for me and for you, if you want it. Because some of these races fill the day they are announced (ahem, Dogfish Head Dash and Hershey half marathon, I am pointing at you.)

June, July and August are filled with runs based in Delaware and hosted by the Seashore Striders. I really just cut and paste their schedule here. Because every race I've done with them (all two) has been fun. It's a tight knit group of runners. Lots of folks know each other. But don't let that intimidate you. All skill levels and ages here. And everyone is really friendly. I know we'll find ourselves at grandma's house a lot this summer. Who knows. I might pop into one of the walks if BBB is happy and occupied.

39 days until anticipated arrival.

Day 213 of running streak. But I confess to single mile days. Because the gym is boring. And its cold outside.

Nursery is packed. I mean packed with gear. Thank you, friends, family, internet buddies.You were right. We have everything we need. And then some. And then some more. Wow. Thank you.

So here's the list of possibilities. We'll worry about circling dates later. 

May

• 11th - Mrs. Smith's Challenge - Lancaster, PA - I won't be running this year, but wanted to share because I love this run. Love it. Trail is lovely. running with all women is cool. The t-shirts rock. Order one size up.

June -

• 22nd Fathers Day 5k Run (Rehoboth Ale House, Rehoboth, DE)

  Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 7:30am
• 9th Jungle Jim’s 5k Splash

  Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 7:30am
• 18th Bill Degnan 5k & 1m Walk

  Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 7:30am
• 23rd Beach Paper Firecracker 5k & 5k Walk

  Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 7:30am
• 23rd Dave Reynolds Swim/Run Biathlon

  Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 8:00am

July

• 23rd Seashore Strider 5k and S.S.R.S. Women’s Festival 5K

  Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 7:30am
• 17th - Harrisburg Mile - Harrisburg, PA- http://www.harrisburgmile.com/main.html

  6th Race For The Ribbon 5k Run & 5k Walk

  Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 7:30am
• 31st Y.M.C.A. 5 Mile Run & 1m walk

  Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 7:30am
• 16th Run For J.J. 5k & 5k walk

  Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 7:30am

August

• 30th Dam Mill 5k (Cupola Park, Millsboro)

  Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 7:30am
• 4th Free to Breathe® Lung Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk

  Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 8:30am
• 5th SPCA Race for the Paws 5K (Starboard, Dewey Beach, DE)

  Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 8:00am

September

• 6th - Bird in Hand Half Marathon - Bird in Hand, PA - I've heard this course is gorgeous. It rolls through Amish country. But be ready for the hills.
• 8th - Harrisburg Half Marathon - Harrisburg, PA - super flat course. Awesome for your first one, or if you're looking for a personal record.
• 8th - VA Women's Half - Fairfax Station, VA
• 15th - Run Geek Run 8K - Washington DC
• 29th? Dogfish Head Dash - Milton, DE - register in April!

October

• 12th - Baltimore Half - Baltimore, MD
• 19th - Runners World 5K, 10K - Bethlehem, PA
• 20th - Hershey Half Marathon - Hershey, PA - register early!
• 27th - Marine Corp Marathon- Washington DC

November

• 9th - Deja Vu Half Marathon - North Wales, PA

December - nothing yet.

January,  2014

• Polar Bear 5K Trail Run - Lancaster, PA