On my schedule for 2018? I typically have a spring and fall marathon and sprinkle stuff in wherever or however I feel. I did 4 marathons from Oct. 2016-May 2017--not sure I want to do that again. My fall 2017 marathon was a DNS because of injury. Right now, Boston is my spring race. I just love the experience so not sure when I will get tired of it. I don't know if I will do Flying Pig again (20 days between marathons was a little rough). I might switch back to the 10k. I will probably do Chicago in the fall. I was on the fence with it and NYC, but Chicago is so much easier logistically since I can drive as opposed to fly. And I love the city of Chicago! I didn't have a lot of love for NYC marathon, but would like to try it again.
I love the Wilderness Lodge/Ft. Wilderness loop. There is something about running past that stable of horses early in the morning that makes me happy. I have run before it is quite daylight before and I get jumpy from the wildlife--the worst was the time I saw a snake.
I like the Boardwalk/DHS loop too but usually end up on the roads and DHS parking lot some to add in mileage.
I leave for Saratoga Springs next weekend. Has anyone ever ran there? Last time I stayed there I was 5 months pregnant and not running.
Come join me on the struggle bus. I was off nearly 3 months (with some random, non-doctor approved runs thrown in). I am noticing improvement, but it is taking time. My first step was just to run. Don't pay attention to time, but just go run. I stayed there for about 3 weeks. These runs were short (for me), about 5-8 miles, sometimes less. Lately, I have had a lot of quality treadmill time, so I am forced to see the pace. This can be a slippery slope because I know what I can do on a treadmill and have a tendency to take it too fast.
Right now, my biggest challenge is motivation. I think I have the overshadowing thought of injury constantly in my head.