It's been almost a week since I crossed the finish line in Chicago. We spent two days enjoying the city before flying home on Tuesday night. I feel good, happy that I escaped the race without injury, and I'm anxious to start planning my next set of races. We had a great time and I'd love to run Chicago again sometime - the city runs a first class event.
Tomorrow is the inaugural Denver Rock 'n Roll Marathon. I ran the Denver Marathon last year and it's a great race, but I'm going to rest this time (two races in two weeks is enough - Boulder 1/2 marathon and Chicago). I am, however, going to volunteer at the race - my first time doing that. It will be fun to see the race from a different perspective.
Speaking of races, I signed up for the 10th annual Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins on May 1, 2011. It's a small race that caps early so I didn't want to miss out on an opportunity to run it again (the Colorado Marathon was my first marathon back in 2009). It's an awesome Colorado race, and after running in record-setting heat last weekend (yes, it was an all-time record for 10/10 in Chicago!), the memories of a 38 degree start temperature a couple of years ago is comforting.
I'll also be running the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, so I've got at least 2 races set for 2011. I'm going to apply for the New York Marathon again, but if I don't get in this year I'd like to do the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in my hometown in January. This should be the last year I'll have to try my luck in the New York lottery - I should get an exemption in 2012!
You can learn more about the Colorado Marathon (and sign up if you wish) at www.thecoloradomarathon.com.
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