The leaves are changing in New York City and even though today’s weather was balmier than normal for November, Fall has arrived and winter is not far behind.
So while I’d love to continue talking about my marathon experience, I tend to believe most people are growing quite tired of it. So instead, I’m going to focus on what’s ahead for my late Fall and winter running plan.
Upcoming Race Plan
- The Savannah Turkey Trot 5k on November 24th *
- NYRR Jingle Bell Jog 4 miler on December 10th *
- Manhattan Half Marathon in January
- NYRR Gridiron 4 miler in February
- RNR National Half Marathon on March 17th *
*I’ve already signed up for these races.
I am excited to spend the next few months focused on strength and speed. I think I have a great chance of setting a new PR on November 24th and hope that this will be the start of many more this season. I want to ensure that I have at least race per month on my calendar to keep me motivated. I actually enjoy winter running a great deal, especially in Central Park, so this definitely helps. In order to help achieve my goal of setting a 4 miler and half marathon PR this winter, I want to join a run club at least once per week. As of now, the SoHo Lululemon group seems like the most attractive option since I really like the coaches at Hot Bird Running who lead the free runs each Wednesday night. In addition, my personal trainer is excited to focus on our two challenges: an unassisted pull-up and a yoga headstand.
In an effort to move life forward, I finally indulged and enjoyed a celebratory post night out with some of my favorite Junior League ladies at Bubble Lounge and Tribecca Tavern.
We started the evening at Bubble Lounge for an Urban Girl Squad event featuring cupcakes and champagne cocktails. Unfortunately the event was more crowded than we expected so after a drink and a taste of cupcake we headed next door in search of a more relaxed environment where we could enjoy some beers and quality girl talk.
Tribecca Tavern was a perfect spot which I’d visit again in a heartbeat! Anywhere featuring NINE pumpkin beers and a menu filled with delicious burgers and hot dogs is a winner in my opinion!
Last night’s burger and beer celebration was the perfect way to end my marathon glow and move my focus onto the speed work that will come with Fall and Winter training.
Tomorrow I’ll share some of my favorite winter running necessities.
Question: What is your favorite winter running article of clothing or gear? I’ll feature these in tomorrow’s post!
I’m thinking about running the National Half! I want to run a half in the early spring, and so far that one and NYC are on my list to consider.
Winter running gear – there’s something oddly exciting about putting on my full tights for the first few times (eventually, I long for the day I’ll be able to wear shorts again!)
i think i’m going to run the nat’l half too! going for a pr – the allusive sub-2:00 🙂 hope nyrr posts the winter schedule soon. i’ll do the manhattan half too!
There’s life after NYCM? Hmm…
My brooks utopia hoodie is my favorite article of cold weather running gear!It has thumbholes and a hole in the hood to pull your ponytail through!
Turkey trots are THE BEST. So much fun. Enjoy! I just wish I were going to be in DC for the March half marathon, but I won’t by.
My favorite piece of winter running gear? My stubbornness. I never run in the winter without it (that counts, right?).
I am flat-out obsessed with my Athleta running tights and a lululemon hoodie. The hoodie has those little fold-over mittens, lots of pockets for nutrition, keys and an iPod/phone and you can zip the hood into a scuba hood for extra warmth. Mine also has room for a base layer if it’s really cold. I wish I could remember the product’s actually name, but it was worth every penny – especially when I ran the manhattan half last January when it was 12 degrees!
I love your outfit! Where did you get the burnt orange top and earrings?
How upset are you that the NY Half already closed? I had no idea they were even posting 2012 races. I really hope that this doesn’t happen for the Brooklyn race since I’ve been trying to run that bugger for the past two years! GAHHH
Amanda: Don’t worry! It didn’t fill up! I read the schedule wrong! They haven’t even posted Winter races yet!!
OOOH, you are right! But they did post some events for 2012 hence why the calendar is confusing.