{ something to train for }

So I don't like racing. I know that is funny coming from someone who puts on sporting events & races for a living. But I just don't have that competitive gene. I don't like to stress myself out about an upcoming event and my performance. But once a year I find myself signing up for one race for the pure reason of jump starting my training - kicking up my workouts a notch or in the case of the never ending winter, getting off the couch and back onto the bike. 3 years ago I went on a women's road biking retreat in California. 2 Years ago I did a triathlon with a friend. Last year I trained for the Nike Women's Marathon but ended up staying in Yosemite for an extra week instead! Sarah turned me onto this all woman's road ride in Colorado this summer (it actually starts in Niwot, goes to Lyons and back - 65 miles) - one of my favorite road rides from when we used to live there. Here's more info. I think this one might be the one for this year. I am dying to go to this yoga retreat in Montana but scheduling wise it doesn't work this year.
So, I challenge all of you to find something to train for this summer- whether it is your first 5K, a muddy buddy race, an adventure race or a sprint triathlon, hiking a mountain...sign up, schedule it, get some new workout gear, grab a friend and JUST DO IT.
ps - for mommy training tips check out Workout Mommy.