Spring Race Goals and Adjusting My Training
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon to review as part of being a BibRavePro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! The fall is ending, another cross country season is wrapping up and I'm remembering what it's like to have time to myself and with my little family, so naturally I decided to add a Spring race to my schedule! I'll be running the Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon at the end of April 2022 in Champaign, IL. The course comes with a total elevation change of 50 feet (flat!!), aid stations every couple miles and entertainment along the course. The race supplies a goodie bag with a medal, foil blanket and gender-specific crew neck t-shirt. All great things which I'm hoping will lead me to a new half marathon PR! While a flat course, pace groups and well-stocked aid stations are all helpful, the real PR maker is going to be in