really wanted to get something to display all my wonderful bling! As I looked around the site I found this awesome hanger and it got me thinking. Now I totally plan that my marathon career will be a one and done situation, but I think I can totally do 50 states and 50 half marathons.As I tried to explain it to Officer P I realized it might be a bit harder to accomplish than I was originally thinking. I told him if I were to do 5 half marathons a year, all in different states it would take me 10 years to accomplish my goal. If I am being honest even 5 states a year would be a challenge for me right now, if only I lived back east where the states are closer together it would be a little easier. It was around this time I discovered that 50 states by the age 50 was actually a “thing”. Since I am currently 33 I feel it is totally doable, and while I may make slow progress these first few years as the kids get older I will be able to make it to more races and hopefully pick up the pace and make more progress towards my goal.
To track my progress I added a 50 by 50 page to my blog. I am slightly ashamed that although I lived in Texas for the first 4 years of my running career I never actually ran a half marathon there. Which totally means that I have to sign up for the newest Diva race in Galveston on April 13!!
So far I have 2 states down, California and Florida. Can any guess what they have in common?? I’ll be adding Nevada to that list in November.
How many states have you raced in?
I've raced in CA, FL and Texas. But that's it! Good luck on the 50 in 50 goal!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty! I was just thinking 4 of my 6 races were with you! LoL
DeleteSouthern Utah has a couple great ones. I would totally meet up with you. I am from SoCal too. Born raised then transplanted to Utah.
ReplyDeleteGood luck
Thank you, and I'll keep that in mind! I love Utah! I've only been there once, though.
DeleteI was transplanted to Texas for 7 years, and now in Central California. I'm hoping to go back to Texas soon, but I need to run the bordering states here first ;)
Love that goal! My first year running I was determined to get the RNR Rockstar Heavy Medal, so I think I knocked out 9 states that one year. Sadly, keeping that pace is totally unattainable right now, so Im holding off on going after the 50 goal.
ReplyDeleteRnR is great for that!! I was considering getting the Tour Pass for next year. It would help me knock out a few states and I could definitely rack up some serious medals.
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