Upcoming Races

At the end of last year, I decided to do a 1,000 mile challenge for the year 2016.  I figured up that if I ran everyday and only ran the minimum amount that I needed to for the day, I would only need to run 2.7 miles every day. This isn't including my training runs for any upcoming races.  I have a 15K coming up next month.  This one is the Hot Chocolate one that I have been wanting to do. The next race is the Special Kids 15K in March and then the Oak Barrel Half Marathon.

So I will be getting in several runs in the next few months that will be a majority of the miles for this challenge.  I am planning on registering for the Middle Half when it opens up in June.  If I am able to run this race it will be 3 years since the last time that I ran this race.  I am almost wanting a redemption at this race.  I didn't have a good experience the first and only time that I ran this race. Around mile 7 or 8, my ankle needed to pop and I couldn't get it to pop for the life of me.  I was doing great and then this happened.  I was so disappointed. So I want to redeem myself and proof that I can do it.  Anyone else feel that way about certain races?

I have never did the Hot Chocolate 15K before so I am hoping that it is a good race.  The race medal is awesome looking and you also receive a pull over. One of the reasons that I am wanting to do this race.  It is all about the goodies that you can get. :) The Special Kids 15K race I did a few years ago and it was a really good race. This is a flat a course and at each mile marker they have a picture of a child that has a special need.  It hits home for me because I run for a little boy that has Down Syndrome and I want to run this race for him. I dedicate all my runs or workouts to him but to me this one will be extra special.

Oak Barrel Half has been one of the best half marathons that I have done.  Minus Whiskey Hill that is.  It is put on by the local running club that I do a weekly run with. They have Gatorade at each water stop. It is extremely well put together and I would recommend anyone that is looking for a good half marathon to consider doing this one.  Up until the Zooma Half Marathon that I did in November, this was my best half marathon.  We will see what this one will hold.  Hoping for good results at this one.

Is there any races that you are looking forward to doing? What was your experience at these?  Please share your experiences.  I would love to hear them.