Runners - How often do you race?

[kelly94942]

Hi everyone! I'm running my first 10K next weekend, and I'm getting really excited about it.

Portland offers a LOT of cool 5 and 10K events, as well as quarter and half marathons... so I'm just wondering, how often do you guys race? Do you take into account the length of the race when deciding how often to race? Spill your guts! Thanks.

[Richt]

Re: Runners - How often do you race?

For me, I just do 2 x 5k races a year, but am aiming to many more this year and aiming to do my first half marathon in March 2007.

[ttdriver]

Re: Runners - How often do you race?

Every one I can!! Running is VERY BIG here, especially from October to May. There are races every single weekend. Triathlons too (hmmmm, there's an idea!) I don't really like 5ks too much though .. I much prefer 10ks...more challenging. My first halfer was last month, next weekend's my first full marathon .. hopefully many more in my future!

Love that competition! (but I truly wish there would be a law making WALKERS stay to the right of the road! I get sick of weaving in and out of pokeys!)

Betty

[Kent]

Re: Runners - How often do you race?

There aren't that many races in Iowa this time of year -- 20 below temps is not really conducive to race coordinators for some reason. Last year was my first real year of racing, but I plan a number of races this year, including a half marathon Dam2Dam race.

[ttdriver]

Re: Runners - How often do you race?

Dam2dam? Where is that, Kent? Remember, I'm from Omaha originally .. anywhere near there? I may be planning a trip back there in August .. any races around that time?

Betty