It's Really Over

So it's been a couple of weeks since I finished the Pikes Peak Ascent.  I had planned on writing a couple of posts about my run before now, but to tell you the truth that would mean it's really all over.  There is a part of me that’s glad it's over, but there is also part of me that's sad its over-maybe even a little depressed.  I spent the last five months training, writing blogs, facebooking, tweeting and telling anyone who would listen about my run and Summit Academy.  Now that it's all over I feel a little lost.

I think one way to move on is to schedule my next race.  I plan on running three half marathons in October and November, all which are local.  One is the Iron Horse half marathon in Midway, KY and the other two are The Big Hit and The Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon.  The last two are new to Louisville this year and I definitely want to support them.  I had originally thought I would run a marathon this fall, but I enjoy the half marathons so much more.

I'm also looking to next years runs.  I have a goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states.  My run up Pikes Peak in Colorado was state number 11.  I'm not in a hurry to complete this goal; it's more about a life of running and adventure.  So I have 39 states to choose from next year and I hope to check off another 3 or 4.

I have a lot to share from my Pikes Peak Ascent run.  I plan on following up this post with some stories from my run and I'm sure I can get Beth to write some of her thoughts as well.