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50 Half’s by 50 & a 1/2

 I’m planning my next adventure and I need your help.



My next Go Big Goal is to run fifty half marathons in under two hours each by the time I’m 50 and a half. That would be 50 half marathons by July 31st, 2034.

There are several reasons this is a Go Big Goal.

First, I need to get fast. Although I have finished two half marathons in under two hours, that was before kids. Jason will be 13 on Sunday so it’s been a while! Speed training is going to be required to get me there and I’ve already added it to my training. It’s working!

Not only do I want to be able to do a race under two hours because I think it’s a great challenge and a very cool thing to do, I also don’t have a lot of spare time to train. So getting my run time down will prove one of my Ironmom training mantras accurate: It’s not that you don’t have enough time to complete the workout. It’s that you’re not going fast enough.

I will also up my Type II speed and power muscle fibers which decline with age if you neglect training them, but are critical for longevity.

Second, these aren’t just 50 races. I want to do 50 LOCAL races , one in all 50 states!

That’s where I need your help.

I already have the 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon on my race schedule, and am set to toe the line on November 15th (my dad’s 70th birthday!) here in Kona on Alii Drive hosted by Big island Running Company.

But I need 49 more amazing local races out in the communities in the rest of our 49 states.

So I’m looking for recommendations as I plan my next decade of runs. (I know I’m getting a late start and only have 9 years to go.)

If you love your local Half Marathon let me know!

Email me at Kelsie@TrunkTrainers.com and share the details. I’d love to promote it and support your community, inviting others to join in the fun.

Another way to inspire world fitness, one family at a time!

I can’t wait to hear what you think.😊


Xo,

Coach Kelsie Wehren

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