Running Challenge: 14 Races in 2014

Well it is almost April, and I was talking with myself in January ( as most Runners do), To take on the Jill Conyers a wonderful Fitness Blogger challenge. 14 of 2014 Races. I was like, Okay that is a lot of Races and can I do this commitment?. Well, I have decided to jump in full force, I have 6 races already completed and still in my Half Marathon bliss mood, Yes, I can do this. As A Mom on a budget, a Newbie and hook on Running I love the feeling of the Race.  In that said it will be done. One issue that I am having with this commitment is first make sure I stick with a good budget so that it is not a burden but a lovely hobby I have embrace. At this time there are a lot of deals on future races for the Fall and 2015, however because of cost I am truly looking closely at my race budget. In addition, I have a conference that I want to attended that I am involved in my running group and it has a run and conference fees. I am even thinking over a particular race that is expensive to me and weight the pro's and cons. Such what will it benefit? is it a charity run, what will I get out of it? Along with this, I must remember the cost of summer race apparel, new running sneakers and etc. I want to make sure that I do the right thing and make right decisions for the race. Here is the List So Far of Race Completed and Races Coming Up
Atlanta Mission 5k 1/14 =Completed
Hot Chocolate 15k 1/14 = Completed
Mom's Run This Town 10K 2/14= Completed
Locomotive 5k 2/14=Completed
Silver Comet Trail 3/14= Completed
Georgia Publix Half Marathon 3/14 = Completed

Next on the List So Far:
Biggest Loser 10k- April
Mableton 5k- May
Memorial Day 10k- May
Red Hot Trail Run 5k- June ( New Trail Run!!)
HSBC 10k-June
Do You as a Runner or Fitness Lover, Have Challenges in Spending on your Hobby? Make Comments lets talk about it ?
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

March Run Madness

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in blogging, I have done 1 race this month and will update. Even though I thought about doing a 14 to 2014 challenge I am still hesitate to make that commitment. I am getting ready for my first Half next week, I ran my first 10k last weekend and it was so much fun. Something that I truly recommend people to do is not it horrible all week and then race. Oh, my eating was not spot on as I usually am pretty good at. As I started to run I felt very heavy and started to blot up in my abdomen area. So number #1 rule eat  healthy. Because of that experience last week I am eating better this week. Also, if you do not know running pulls in gravity, so it will cause to have a serious bowel movement. I use last week to taper off of long runs, and this week as well so that I  am very refresh for next week. Will stay in loop with posting. Also, being a mom of a toddler and a business owner, can be taxing on balance. So I must do better to build a audience and keep you reading about my run/fitness diary.. A Plus, I have been working out constantly 4-5 days a week for 7months. I have seen changes in my strength and personal attitude, not a lot of weight loss which I am not seeking but to add more muscle.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Running Girl In the Snow Storm 2014

Start Your Engines 2014 10k

Locomotive 5k

I have been M.I.A, for a little bit due, to just did not make the time to blog, however, even with all the extreme weather we have had I manage to run two races this month, and keep my training schedule for my first half marathon in tact with indoors and out when permitting. The First 10k was so much fun with a group of ladies Moms Run The Town, we had fun, okay I found out that I am a newbie running with them. I swear when I lifted my leg, they where a mile in. I this point I said to myself you need to shave off some minutes on my pace for this half up coming in March. My second race was a 5k, and my PR(personal record) went up real. I shaved three minutes off. Oh, and this race was fun, the shirt was cool, and my medal for the 10k is awesome and it is my first medal. So I will keep everyone in the loop. My goal is to do a race per month to keep me active
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

2014 Rookie Running Challenge:Should you sign you for 14 races as a Goal?

I have been thinking about how many races should I do this year, and because I am a rookie, running 5 months and 2weeks I want to go "Gung Ho" but don't want to over do it and get burnout and plus balancing family life and responsibilities. Also, I have a some very season running mates and super ambitious ones that will run when duty calls. I also look at the races and have to give into account the running budget. How much will I invest this year, is it in my budget? will I give myself a limit? the answer is in the air. So for right now I have 4(three)races that are paid for and I am training. I truly thought about doing 14 races for 2014 challenge. But I have been thinking I just don't want to get far ahead of myself, post that commitment then stress out about it. At this time I am doing the following:
1.Atlanta Missions Homeless 5k
2. Hot Chocolate 15k (9.32)miles
3Mom's Run This Town 10k
4.Georgia Publix Half Marathon
I am doing my first 15k WOW! I would have never thought I would be doing this, Plus coming up training for my first Half Marathon, which is in March. WOW I looked at this before I got pregnant 2 years ago. Now I am in training for this one else well. So I will keep you all posted. On my training.
I will look at some races and I am thinking and researching some daily and prices. Will keep everyone posted.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita