mjpsig 2007 Race Schedule

Rock n’ Roll Marathon (Phoenix, AZ) - http://www.rnraz.com/ – January 14, 2007 - (Completed 3:51)

LA Marathon (Los Angeles, CA) - http://www.lamarathon.com/ – March 3, 2007 - (Completed 3:28)
· The bags are packed and we’re ready to go… TG and I are all signed up, have the hotel room and are ready to race. We have no idea what to expect, but we’re excited to make the trek from DC to LA.

Ocean Drive Marathon (Cape May, NJ) - http://www.odmarathon.com/ – March 25, 2007 - (registered)
· My brother are ready to brave the anticipated high winds as this race travels from the southern tip of NJ in Cape May 26.2 miles north to Sea Isle City. The best part will be the finish beer at the Ocean Drive Bar and Grill.

Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (Washington, D.C.) – http://www.cherryblossom.org/ – April 1, 2007 (registered)
· This should be a quick 10 miler on a portion of the Marine Corps Marathon course. By all accounts this will be crowed, but its something I’ve got to do if I plan on truly living in DC.

Lakefront 10 Miler (Chicago, IL) –
· I completed this race in 2005, all I can remember is that it was COLD. Since the race is on the Chicago Lake Path it can be crowed. So if you like an awesome view of Chicago and don’t mind a crowed course, then sign up! After all its does have a great long-sleeve technical Tee.

The Colorado Marathon (Ft. Collins, CO) - http://www.ftcollinsmarathon.com- May 6, 2007 - Registered
· This is a pretty small race and almost totally downhill. 16% of the field runs a boston qualifier. If I can hold up from March and April, maybe I will be one of those 16%.

Pikes Peak Marathon (Manitou Springs, CO) - http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/ – August 19, 2007 - Registered
· I’ve heard I should expect the first half (the ascent) to take as long as my normal full marathon time.

Air Force Marathon (WPAFB, Dayton, OH) - http://www.usafmarathon.com/ – September 15, 2007 (most likely)
· Amazingly, this is an awesome race! The field is small, but it never felt that way. The people were terrific and I never felt like I was waiting for an aid station. There are two long, steady hills in the first four miles and in the last five miles. But if you train well, you won’t have any trouble.

LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL) - http://www.chicagomarathon.com/ - October 7, 2007 - (registered)
· Just me and 44,997 on my closest friends! That’s 45,000 minus the Marine, TG, and Me. Can’t wait! Tons of crowds, Tons of People and a very, very flat course.

Marine Corps Marathon (Arlington, VA) - http://www.marinemarathon.com/ – October 28, 2007 - (Sign ups are May 9th)
· Ooh Rah!!! Considering I live four blocks from the finish I figure I should give this a go! Plus it’s a pretty awesome race to watch!!!

ING New York marathon (New York, NY) - http://www.nycmarathon.com/ - November 4, 2007 - (Lottery doesn’t begin until March)
· I’m a Chicagoan for life, but I’m interested in running this race once – even if it is in New York. Let’s see if I get in. A lottery? What’s that crap?