Forty-six to go! I have completed races in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. I seem to be repeating myself in these states because of where I live and my sentimental attachment to races such as the Coosa River Challenge in Wetumpka, AL. I plan on making that one an annual race. So far my journey has included my first full marathon, 3 half-marathons, 2 adventure races (same one twice), 3 sprint triathlons, and few local 5k's.
This year will not be the year to add a state to my list. This year I plan on competing in my 3rd Coosa River Challenge Adventure Race and competing in my first half ironman (70.3) in Wilmington, NC. I am excited to start building a base and training for these races that take place in October. In May I will be participating in the West Georgia 100 bike ride.
I would love for my journey to include the Kona ironman one day. Assuming I can ever qualify. I would like for it to be the pinnacle of my goal, but I am so excited to try to do it I do not want to wait to make it my last state. In addition to all 50 states I feel it is important to include our nations capital, perhaps the Marine Corp marathon. I still haven't decided if I should include Puerto Rico, but I guess if time and budget allow I will.
The next states on the radar for 2012 will either be Austin, TX 70.3 or the New York City Marathon if we (my buddies and I) are able to win a bib number through the lottery.
If anyone has recommendations on fun, unique, or must-do races I would love to hear about them.
Scotty, I'm so glad to see that our conversation made it to the blog and that you've decided to do all 50 AND DC :) Cheering you on from a distance my friend...
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