I’m pretty involved in knocking out this first triathlon goal… but hey, that’s no reason to stop dreaming about what’s next!
One of the problems with using races to motivate ourselves is that we can feel a little lost after the event is completed. It’s nice to have a little list of “someday, maybe” items to look at once we’ve achieved that race goal. Bucket lists can help put that good foundation you’ve created training for the race to use, and keep you motivated and excited about running!
Here are a few things I’d like to do someday:
- Be a half marathon pacer. I’d love to support a group of runners by maintaining a steady pace and providing encouragement along the way. I could see myself pacing a 2:30 or 2:45 group at some point. I’ve run 6 half marathons in under 2:30 pace, and it’d be so inspiring to help a group of runners achieve that same goal by running steady and offering encouragement.
- Run the New Orleans Has House Harriers Red Dress Run. Everyone runs in red dresses. It’s 21+. I’ve never been to New Orleans. It’s, um, 2 miles, every August. Not much training required. Some summer I’m heading down there with Greg and we’re going to cut loose like it’s Mardis Gras for runners.
- A trail race. Nature, and a chance to run with a whole bunch of people who are more concerned about where they’re going than how fast they’ll get there. Why haven’t I done one of these already?
What’s on your bucket list? Tell me, maybe I’ll join you 🙂
Someday I would like to do the Napa to Sonoma half marathon. Then kick back with some wine. It is really the only destination run I have an interest in.
That sounds amazing! My first half marathon was advertised as having champagne at the end, then we received notice a few weeks before that because of state liquor laws they couldn’t actually serve champagne. I was disappointed – I’d been picturing that first taste of bubbly, really fixating on it as part of the finish line celebration. I wasn’t planning on getting inebriated by any means, but sparkling cider is so sickly sweet and doesn’t trigger the same feelings.
Napa to Sonoma sounds AWESOME.
That red dress race sounds awesome! But 2 miles is too short : )
I searched for my comment in one of your previous bucket list posts and I’ve conquered what was on it:
– finished a half marathon (+ ran 5 more)
– placed 2nd in my age group in a 5K
I also had a Done List, so I’ll update that too:
– ran a full marathon
– ran a trail race
My next goal is to run a half marathon without stopping to walk.
I agree, I wish it were a longer race!
It’s so satisfying when you look up previous lists and realize you’ve done everything. I love that. Things that seemed like stretch goals at the time, even. 🙂
The above reply was from me