training away the days

I'm like getting the itch.

Not that kind of itch. I mean, there are times after I run but that's for another blog post/doctor visit. No! I have the running itch! Like, I am ready to start planning 2014 out already. It's not too soon, is it? I don't think it is. I mean, I can't register for most of the races since they don't have any registration dates up. I keep looking and nothing shows up. But I am so ready for 2014. And it starts out with the most magical race ever!

ERMEGERD! You can't believe how excited I am about this. I like keep hoping that Disney is like tomorrow. I wish that I got to do the other runDisney events that are happening this year (I almost signed up for the Wine & Dine race but got yelled at by a certain someone). I want my 2014 racing season to start. I already have a bunch of races that I really want to do this year.

*Tough Mudder 2014
*Spartan Race (Spartan Sprint to start)
*ING Hartford Half or Full marathon (probably the half)
*O'Niantic 2014

That's just what I can think of off the top of my head. As it gets closer, I'm sure I'll start coming up with my actual race schedule.

In other news, this Friday officially starts the home stretch of my training. I've come so far since January 4th and I can see my results to this day. I mean, I've fluctuated between 238 pounds down to 228 and back up to 234 and back down to 229. It's been a tough year but seeing that I was pushing 290 a few years ago, I see this as a huge, huge improvement. September 15th is my first ever half marathon in the Surftown Half Marathon, which I am super stoked for. For one, it'll be my first official half marathon medal (a freaking surfboard!!). Second, it's in beautiful Westerly, RI. I love Westerly. And C, I get to go to the FallFest in Westerly right after the race! Followed by this is Warrior Dash and Color Me Rad.

After those is Rock N Roll Providence. I'm super excited for this one cause the medal is a pair of amps! So freaking awesome. After my girl's birthday, it's the ING Hartford Half Marathon. So, as you can see, I'm really excited for 2014. The closer I get, the more happier I seem to be.

The other part about the end of this year? Possibly hitting 1000 miles in one year. Can I do it? We weil see. I'm not too positive on it but I'm gonna try my hardest.