Before I get to the retreat portion of this post, let’s review the week’s workouts. Because it’s all about the workouts…kind of….ok not really, but still:
Monday: Rest (brisk walk, 30 minutes)
Tuesday: Run 5 miles, swim 400m
Wednesday: 20 miles spin class, swim 500m
Thursday: Run 3 miles with plyo intervals and lower body strength
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Run 7 miles
Sunday: CrossFit
I’ll wrap up my January workouts tomorrow since we’re assigning a grade to our month on the Tuesdays on the Run Linkup. Moving on…
About that retreat…
I added a spring race to my calendar that was pretty irresistible and you’re cordially invited to join me. Seriously the more the merrier.
Let’s run the Utah Valley Half or Full Marathon or 10k!
- Fast, SCENIC, downhill, point-to-point course
- One of Runner’s World Magazine’s Top 10 best races
- Enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful Utah Valley and downtown Provo
- Receive a FREE Race jacket in honor of the race’s 10th anniversary
- The marathon is a Boston Qualifier
- The half marathon is one of the fastest courses in the country with zero turns
- Save 15% off the registration fee with mhs15
- When you register with mhs15, receive a FREE beginning, intermediate or advanced training plan specially designed by ME for the race you chose
When do the shenanigans take place? Mark your calendar for June 10. I promise it’s going to be a blast.
Have you been to Utah? Run at altitude? What’s the most scenic race you’ve ever run?
Note: I received a free race entry. All the extra fun and training plans I’m bringing are my own.
I’m linking up with Tricia and Holly for the Weekly Wrap…
…and with Ilka and Angela for the Sunday Fitness and Food Linkup. Join us!
Is this the same race Judy is running? Hmm, now you’ve got me thinking of the most scenic race I’ve run!
That looks like it will be an amazing race! We already have a bunch of spring travel plans scheduled so unfortunately I don’t think I can swing it this year. I love that its downhill with zero turns!
Wow this looks so beautiful and fun! If I didn’t have crazy travel plans already this year, I would totally be in. Love that you’re doing this though and making training plans. Count me in for future retreats!
Sounds FABULOUS! We’ll be celebrating our middle son’s high school graduation on June 10. 🙂
I can’t wait!!!! WOO HOO! Bring it on Utah!
Course you already know I’m going to be there!
I’ve never raced at altitude. I did some running at altitude in Sedona, and have run in Denver, too.
I’m in it for the scenery, not terribly worried about my time (just having a good time).
More scenic than Big Sur? Man, I wish I could join you. Why did I commit to Grandmas?
Looks like you’ll have plenty of company….
Wish I could go too. Using my vacation days to go to Naples, Fl in May.
Oh man…..here comes the FOMO bus. Unless you can speak to the RD and have this event moved back a month? July would work much better for my schedule (since I’m headed to Grandma’s Marathon on June 18th). Thanks in advance 😉
That looks amazing- the scenery alone and then it’s all downhill- enjoy!
I love the spin class and swim combo as well! I am always starving afterwards too. Your race sounds fun wish I could join you but too many races that month already
Wow, that looks so scenic! I might be able to do it. Are you all staying at the same place?
AMAZING! I’m doing this HANDS down if my job allows!!! How exciting!!
I read this and about so many of the other amazing running retreats and think: why has no one done it for walking? For half or full marathon powerwalkers. And then I wonder if that’s not the sign. That I’m supposed to start this?? 🙂 I think I’d rather attend 🙂
AH what a gorgeous race venue! I wish I could join you but I’ll be in Seattle around that time 🙂
This is tempting! Do you know the typical weather?
omg I would absolutely love to! It’s such a gorgeous course!
This retreat looks amazing. I so wish I could go!
Hmmm….downhill? It’s definitely intriguing. We usually plan our summer vacations in June but haven’t nailed that down yet. I’ll keep this in mind for sure! Looks beautiful!
Gorgeous picture! This is too close to the Bolder Boulder though, but it does look fun.
This looks like a great race! I’ll have to add it to my must-consider list for the future. I’ve got a half marathon, Olympic Tri or Sprint Tri every month from April through September already. Hope you have a great race weekend!
That race looks gorgeous! If I wasn’t injured I’d seriously consider this offer 🙂
I’ve never been to Utah! Looks like a beautiful place! The retreat sounds lovely!
Wow, when you shared this with us I have to say it has me thinking. I’m not sure I can pull it off but I’m not throwing in the towel just yet! All down hill too?
Oh I did hear about this one! By mid-June I was looking forward to a running break, but this sure is tempting….I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time!
Gahhhh I wish I could go!!! Sounds amazing!
Oh my gosh this sounds like fun – wish I could swing it, but mid June is the height of madness for me here!
That elevation map looks like a runner’s dream come true! Running with great views doesn’t hurt either.
That elevation map looks like a runner’s dream come true! And running with stunning views doesn’t hurt either.
That should be super fun! Goodluck and happy training!
Looks like a great race, and a Boston qualifier that’s downhill sounds amazing.
That looks amazing! I would love to run all downhill like that!
I have never run at any kind of altitude. I would probably pass right out lol!
Sounds like a great race! Utah is beautiful! That’s where my mother-in-law and sister-in-law live! How cool that it is downhill and sounds like some great swag with the coat included! Very tempting!!!
You make this race sound so enticing! Zero turns? WTH? Does.not.compute. I love a good downhill course and I’ve never been to Utah. It sounds like the one I did outside of Denver. The altitude got me on that one but it still remains my favorite. But the date for this…UGH. Thanks for linking, Marcia!
I’ve only been to the SLC airport, but a race in Utah sounds awesome – wish I could make it!
Oh my gosh, that race venue looks amazing! Wish I could join you…so many races, so little time (and money!)