DoomBuggy Runner

This Saturday I have to do an 18 mile training run in preparation for the Goofy Challenge during the Walt Disney World Marathon in January.  Today a running buddy Amy “The Tiny Terror” told me that the James Island Connector 10k this weekend would have finisher medals.  Well since I am a race medal snob, this sounded like a perfect plan to add into my training plan!  This 10k is only a block away from my 18 mile training run route, so it was a no brainer!  This allows me to run the James Island Connector, a place not open to runners, to add a little variety to my training, and has 3 hills to give the rare hills training we don’t normally get in Charleston.

So two of my running partners are going to split it up to run with me.  I am going to do the first 10 miles with one friend, and then the last 8 miles, which will include the 10k, with the other friend!  This should be an awesome training run!  I get to take a little break after mile 10 until the race starts.  This will give me about 15 minutes to reload and recover before starting the race (aka continued training run for a medal!).

Registration for the James Island Connector 10K is still open until Wednesday Night, October 30th.  If you want to join us, they have both a 10K and a 5K.  The 10K is an out and back on the Connector.  For the 5K you run the complete way down the Connector, and then a bus will return you to the Start where the post race festivities are.  The race is $30, and you can register from the race website.  If cost is an issue, my friend Amy provided a $5 off coupon code, just email me and I will provide it offline.  Come out and join us!

Full 18 Mile Training Route

Course Map for the James Island Connector 10K

Preview of the race medal