In keeping with my annual "This year is going to be different. I'm going to stick to my new years resolution to stay/get in shape!", I've decided to sign up for a few running races throughout the winter/spring. Mind you-I said "sign up for", not "I'm going to do this even if it kills me". It started with running a 3.1 mile Frosty 5K a few weeks ago in downtown Peoria. The event was complete with a totally ice covered landscape and the added challenge of beating Frosty the Snow Man-who seemed to be in about the same shape as myself. This past weekend was a 4 mile trail race through the woods of Marquette Heights, which is near Pekin. The temp outside at the time of the start was a balmy 17 degrees. I'm not one to brag about how well I did, but that 8 year old girl that was ahead of me for most of the race got to see my back with about half a mile to go. Next up-the Cactus Half Marathon in Sand Ridge State Park in March. It's called the Cactus race because the state park it is in is known for the sandy soil conditions and actual cactus that thrive there. They said it was like running on a beach. Ever try running on a beach? Tried it-yes. Accomplished it-no. From there-near the end of March is the first ever Peoria Heights Half Marathon. Why am I telling you this? Hopefully burning the bridges of retreat behind me, I will have a tougher time changing my mind and not going through with it. :) For anyone that is into running and wants to see what the central Illinois area has to offer, click on the Illinois Valley Striders website, www.ivs.org and click on "events". Or click here.
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