Events
One of the keys to my success has been having a steady stream of scheduled competitive and charity events to keep me motivated. I always aim to be registered for at least the next two events on my schedule. By having this long-term plan and short-term financial commitment, I'm able to effectively schedule out my training and keep myself motivated.
There are many resources available when choosing events, so you'll rarely have a hard time finding a race. I recommend several on my Endurance Sports Resources page. When in doubt, just call a local running store like Bob Roncker's Running Spot.
There are many resources available when choosing events, so you'll rarely have a hard time finding a race. I recommend several on my Endurance Sports Resources page. When in doubt, just call a local running store like Bob Roncker's Running Spot.
2010
July 2010
-7/4/10: Colerain 4th of July Spectacular 5K / 12th of 17 in Clydesdale 220+ / 32:59
-8/15/10: Run Kings Island The Beast 10K / 20th of 22 in Male 30-34 / 1:17:00
-9/12/10: Harvest Home Festival 5K / 100 Overall / 29:39
-9/25/10: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K with Team Metabolife's My First 5K - Paced for my team. - 3:50:50
-10/3/10: Little Miami Triathlon / Team Don't Stop For Banjo Music 138th of 145 in Male/Male / 3:50:50
-10/10/10: Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure 5K / Walked for my wonderful Aunt Mia with my wife and son...time?
-11/6/10: Fighting Hunger 5K - DIDN'T RUN; IT BAND INJURY
-11/25/10: 100 +1 Annual Thanksgiving Day 10K with Team Metabolife's My First 5K:10K Edition - 1:10:45
-12/11/10: Crosby Township Reindeer Romp - Goal: 29:30
2011
-1/1/11: Frostbite 5 Mile in Ft. Thomas, KY - Goal: 1:00:00
-3/20/11: Mercy Heart Mini Marathon 15K - Goal: 1:40:00
-5/1/11: Flying Pig Half Marathon - Goal: 2:30:00
-5/30/11: Bolder Boulder 10K - I hope that we can make this happen...maybe my sister-in-law will stop hounding me!
-Summer '11 - WheelieFun Triathlon Series - I will compete in the sprint distance of this 6-race circuit in the Clydesdale 3 Division.
-7/4/11: Colerain 4th of July Spectacular 5K - This will be the 1 year anniversary of my first 5K race. I will win my division. If I were to run it today, I would be 3rd. Grrrr.
-9/11/11 - Harvest Home Fair 5K
-10/2/11 - Little Miami Triathlon
-11/24/11 - 102nd Annual Thanksgiving Day 10K
2012 and Beyond
-2012: Target Date for Olympic Distance Triathlon (Swim 1.5 kilometers, Bike 40 kilometers, and Run 10 kilometers)
-2013: Target Date for Ironman 70.3 (Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, and Run 13.1 miles)
-2014: Target Date for Ironman (Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, and Run 26.2 miles)
July 2010
-7/4/10: Colerain 4th of July Spectacular 5K / 12th of 17 in Clydesdale 220+ / 32:59
-8/15/10: Run Kings Island The Beast 10K / 20th of 22 in Male 30-34 / 1:17:00
-9/12/10: Harvest Home Festival 5K / 100 Overall / 29:39
-9/25/10: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K with Team Metabolife's My First 5K - Paced for my team. - 3:50:50
-10/3/10: Little Miami Triathlon / Team Don't Stop For Banjo Music 138th of 145 in Male/Male / 3:50:50
-10/10/10: Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure 5K / Walked for my wonderful Aunt Mia with my wife and son...time?
-11/6/10: Fighting Hunger 5K - DIDN'T RUN; IT BAND INJURY
-11/25/10: 100 +1 Annual Thanksgiving Day 10K with Team Metabolife's My First 5K:10K Edition - 1:10:45
-12/11/10: Crosby Township Reindeer Romp - Goal: 29:30
2011
-1/1/11: Frostbite 5 Mile in Ft. Thomas, KY - Goal: 1:00:00
-3/20/11: Mercy Heart Mini Marathon 15K - Goal: 1:40:00
-5/1/11: Flying Pig Half Marathon - Goal: 2:30:00
-5/30/11: Bolder Boulder 10K - I hope that we can make this happen...maybe my sister-in-law will stop hounding me!
-Summer '11 - WheelieFun Triathlon Series - I will compete in the sprint distance of this 6-race circuit in the Clydesdale 3 Division.
-7/4/11: Colerain 4th of July Spectacular 5K - This will be the 1 year anniversary of my first 5K race. I will win my division. If I were to run it today, I would be 3rd. Grrrr.
-9/11/11 - Harvest Home Fair 5K
-10/2/11 - Little Miami Triathlon
-11/24/11 - 102nd Annual Thanksgiving Day 10K
2012 and Beyond
-2012: Target Date for Olympic Distance Triathlon (Swim 1.5 kilometers, Bike 40 kilometers, and Run 10 kilometers)
-2013: Target Date for Ironman 70.3 (Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, and Run 13.1 miles)
-2014: Target Date for Ironman (Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, and Run 26.2 miles)