13 in 2013....I'm in!!

                                               
I recently registered for the 13 in 2013 Challenge.  I'm so excited about this challenge!  13 races in 12 months.  I always love to challenge myself, and this is the perfect chance for me to step it up a notch.  The most challenging part for me will be running outdoors in during the winter months.  I'm not a winter outdoor runner, never have been, and seeing as my first 5k is on January 1st, followed by two more between January and February, running outdoors in the cold is something I'm going to have to get use to.....especially since I live in Michigan!  Burrrr!  Another challenge is my knee.  I stopped running in August of 2012 due to issues with my knee.  I decided to take a break from running for the remainder of 2012 to allow my knee time to heal.  This has been extremely hard!  I love to run, and it seems thats all I could think about from August to now.  Not running for 5 months has set me way back, but I'm ready to work my way back up.
I have committed to a variety of races for my challenge.  5k, 10k, 5 miles, mud runs, half marathons, and virtual races.  Thats the beauty of this challenge, YOU decide what style and distance race you want to participate in.  Short on money?  No problem!  Virtual runs (which are free) count as well!!  In fact, my first run of the year is a virtual 5k on New Year's Day.  Below is a link for the virtual run series I'm participating in, as well as links to the 13 in 2013 Challenge.  Register soon if you're interested in participating, registrations have to be received by December 31st!!

13 in 2013 registration and information

13 in 2013 Facebook group

5 by 5th Virtual Run Series

The following races/runs are on my calendar for 2013:

1/1 Virtual Resolution Fun Run 5k
1/26 Run your franny off 5k
2/9 Pazcki Run 5k
3/2 Virtual 5 mile
4/1 Virtual 5 mile
4/27 Let's Move 1/2 marathon
5/19 Back to the beach 1/2 marathon
6/1 Virtual 5 mile
6/29 Dirty girl 5k
7/27 Warrior Dash 5k
8/25 Merrill down & dirty 10k
Sept. Romeo to Richmond 1/2 marathon
11/28 Turkey Trot 10k

2013....LET'S DO THIS!!!!