Are you ready to start thinking about the fall yet?
We still have pretty hot weather here in Philly as we close out August, but I think the tide will be turning and we’ll be getting those cool temperatures at last! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year – there are great beers on tap, pumpkin is in everything, and I can’t wait to see how my new neighborhood looks with the fall foliage!
Another great thing about the fall? Fall racing season! It’s Tuesday and as part of Tuesdays on the Run with Marcia, Patty, and Erika, we’re talking about our upcoming fall race schedules! I’ll share what I have on tap these next few months!
I’m also sharing with Jill Conyers for the Fitness Health and Happiness linkup!
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My Fall 2016 Races
For me, 2016 has been a great year of running. The spring was very active with 8 races, 1 mud run, and I had 3 PR’s. It doesn’t get any better than that!
For the rest of the year, the #1 priority is training for and completing the Philadelphia Marathon. While I do wish that I could do more races since there are so many great ones to choose from, I’ve gotta keep my eye on the prize!
September
- Rock ‘n Roll Philly 5K on 9/17. I ran this 5K for the first time a little over 2 years ago. It’s a straightforward out-and-back on MLK Drive near the Art Museum. I’ll be taking it easy and enjoying the view!
- Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon on 9/18. I’m really excited about running this half. I’m always very sentimental about RNR Philly because it was my very first half marathon back in 2011 and is still my PR with a 2:10:53. I’m still not sure what my strategy will be for this race, but I plan to have fun and enjoy the change of course on Fairmount Avenue.
I’m a Rock ‘N Blogger this year, and you can sign up for upcoming Rock ‘N Roll Races and save $15 on the marathon or half marathon with code RUNWITHNOREGRETS!
October
- Perfect 10 Miler on 10/23! This is my first time running this race taking place in New Jersey. I’m looking forward to a beautiful autumn day and I think it’ll be awesome running the largest all women’s 10 miler in the country!
I’m an ambassador for this race, and you can sign up for the 10 miler or the Bosom Buddy Relay for $5 off with code PERFECT10JANELLE.
November
- Philadelphia Marathon on 11/20! Obviously, this is the big race of the year for me. Back in 2012, I ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon and really enjoyed the first 6 miles and plodded my way through the rest – still my worst performance ever. I was supposed to run the marathon way back then. Now, I’m 4 years older, over 10 pounds heavier, but much, much smarter about my running. It’s going to be a big game-changer for me in my running journey. I can’t wait.
- Turkey Trot on 11/24? Every year I say I’m going to do a Turkey Trot and every year something goes wrong. I’m not even sure if my body will be able to handle a 5K after the marathon, so it may be more of a walk than a run. Last year I went to Buffalo and had a bad cold so I could only watch. I had so much FOMO!
Spectating Buffalo’s Turkey Trot last yearDecember
- Rocky 50K on 12/3….Let me make this clear, I am NOT running the entire 50K! I’ve been thinking about maybe doing a few miles in Rocky’s honor, but I’m not sure yet! I’ve mentioned on the blog that this is a fun Philly race and it’s completely self-supported. People dress up in Rocky costumes and run the entire route that Rocky ran in the movies. It’s a very feel-good race, but we’ll see.
- Jingle Jog in Philly? There are always a few jingle jogs taking place around the city, so hopefully I’ll be able to find one to enjoy! Maybe I’ll even wear an ugly sweater!
What races are on your calendar for the fall? Which one are you most looking forward to?
Hope to see you at some point for RnR Philly!
I have a half marathon and a 10 miler in September and 3 half marathons in October. I’m treating all of them as part of my long training runs – I figured I should have fun on some of these long runs 🙂
That sounds great! Love the idea of using races for long run training. Yes, we better meet in Philly!!
The year my family did a turkey trot was a lot of fun. Our Thanksgiving meal is usually on the table around 4, so we had plenty of time to do the race and relax before cooking had to start.
Doing a turkey trot as a family sounds like such a fun tradition!
Sounds like a solid race schedule! I haven’t done a turkey trot in a while, it was always a Thanksgiving tradition for my family until I moved to TX.
Thanks, Vicki! I’ve been trying to do a turkey trot for so long but I don’t know if I’ll be up to it 4 days after running my first marathon!
At first I thought wow Janelle is going to do a 50k. But then I continued reading. ….haha. I did one last year and it really wasn’t that bad. If you can do a marathon what is six more miles:)
LOL….no way! I’m not ready for that kind of distance yet, though they always look like a lot of fun! Let me get through these 26.2 first, haha! 🙂
Great race schedule. I’ll see ya at the Philly RNR half and Philly marathons 🙂 That Rocky 50K sounds fun-I’ll get to it one year!
Thanks! It’ll be great to see you again! 🙂
OMG Rocky!! I would love to do that race sometime. Want to do the 50K together next year?? Haha.
2017 may be a good year for it…hmmm…. 🙂
I saw something about the Rocky 50k in Runners World! Philly has such great races – I was supposed to have to come out that way for work on a frequent basis, but things changed (I was disappointed from a running perspective). I guess one of these days I’ll have to do it on my own. I’m most excited and most terrified for the New York City Marathon. It will be my fourth marathon, but they never seem to get less intimidating!
I must say living in Philly that I am spoiled by some fun and unique races! The NYC Marathon sounds so exciting, it’s definitely on my bucket list!
Sounds like a fun plan! I totally think you should have a little run/walk fun and do the whole 50K, LOL why not! You will have all that marathon training behind you – should be feeling recovered…
I am just messing with you a little 🙂
I have never done a turkey trot ever!
Haha, Karen…I’d be doing a whole LOT of walking on the ultra…but I think it would be fun to do with other runners, so I’m not counting it out yet!
Ooooh you’ve got an exciting fall ahead of you! I am obsessed with that RnRPhilly medal. Lucky you! I’ll bet you’ll rock the Philly Marathon this time around as well! Thanks for linking up!
Thanks, Marcia! I love the half marathon medal, but I wish the 5K wasn’t so goofy…poor Ben F.
Sounds like some fun races! I was going to say doing a 50k after a marathon- crazy! But since you said you’re not doing the whole 50k, I’ll give you a pass 😉
Yeah, I’m not that crazy…LOL. And my coach would kill me. I’m looking forward to a fun fall season!
I’m the same with Turkey Trot. I keep saying I’m going to do one, but then I put the fat pants on and stay home to eat. Ha! Great calendar!
LOL! Thanks, Patty! One year we were a little too hungover to make it to a race, smh!
I love the idea of the Rocky 50k!
I think it started a few years ago and it has a pretty strong cult following in Philly!
I’ve got nothing on my race list this fall, mostly because I don’t know where exactly I’ll be. I’ve never actually heard of the Perfect 10 Miler but it looks so fun! I’ve got my eye on the Caffe Gelato Ten Miler in Delaware if I stay in town. 🙂
Also – YES to the turkey trot. One of these freaking years I’ll do one!!
That Gelato Ten Miler does sound like a good one. I haven’t run a race in Delaware yet but I should, maybe next year!
Wow Janelle, you are going to be boasting some sweet bling with that line up!!!
Hehe, I can’t wait to add to the collection 🙂
I love this! I ran cross country and track in high school but havent done it a lot since then. But my husband & I are planning on starting getting into races again come December, with an easy 5k. Congrats! That’s quite the line up! Super motivational.