What is Lisa up to?

Posted on by by Lisa Pozzoni

….and My Story Runs On….

This could be dangerous because I’m about to loosely lay out some goals for the next two years.  Between people asking me what my next big race is and the fact that I turn 50 on February 19th 2021, I figured I’d share some of my upcoming adventures (and this will help keep me accountable as I am putting it in writing now.)  LOL

Personal Shenanigans

  • August 11th-18th I am excited to be volunteering for the TransRockies Race!  This is a 125 mile stage race over 6 days in the Rockies.  I’ll be volunteering at the Finish Line with a few good friends.  It will be great to break out of this heat and give back to the running community.  Selfishly checking this out as it’s been on my mind for many years and I am considering doing this race next summer.
  • August 24th I am doing a timed event at Jackrabbit Jubilee. This is a 12 hour event going around a 500m track. I will admit these are not my favorite as they can be vary monotonous but they serve a different purpose (read more here).  The fun thing about this one is that my #trutribe is having an informal running party at this race. I did not do a program for this event but many of them are trying this out for their first time.  We will all be going around in circles (there is a 6 hour and 12 hour option).
  • September 6-8th 2019 I am participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Boston.  Many of you know the history of my Las Bombas team but I haven’t walked in several years and MA is my home state.  I am grateful to have been able to raise the $2300 with some help from you!
  • October 12th 2019  my BUCKET LIST race!  I just started training for the Canyon De Chelly 55K.  I was on the waiting list last year and got in on the lottery this year.  I was #149 of #150 to be picked!  I’ll get to be one of the few people to get in to this canyon that is protected Navajo land.  I am beyond excited!
  • Summer 2020 is still a bit up in the air but planning on that TransRockies race in August and considering some of the Aravaipa races in July in the Silverton area as well.
  • I am saying it out loud and in writing finally but I am ready to tackle my next biggest distance which will be 100 miles.  Yikes, just writing it is scary but I have been mulling this around for quite some time.  I am debating in between 2 races.  I want it to be local race with Aravaipa Running since I “grew up” as a trail runner, ultra runner  and coach thanks to them. The options are the Javelina Jundred or Coldwater Rumble.  At this point it’s possible that I could do the 100K at Javelina in November 2020 and then Coldwater 100 miler in 2021 which would be a month before I turn 50.
  • I’ve always said that I will never qualify for the Boston Marathon because I am not a fast runner nor do I want to work that hard to qualify.  It would be amazing to experience this race though since it’s in my home state. I am considering doing it in 2021 and I would opt to raise money for it while I’m training for my 100 miler.

Professional Shenanigans

My life motto is: do the things I love to do with the people I love to do them with, whenever I want.  I am pretty much living this right now. I can’t do things whenever I want but if I plan in advance enough, I can certainly try….thus this blog post 😉  I am blessed that I love what I do and get to combine my passion with my career.

  • August 2019 Roll out Ladies Training Programs for Fall/Winter 
  • September 2019 stay tuned for TRU TRIBE Online. That’s all I am saying right now 😉 (TRU 2.0)
  • September 25th-30th 2019 I’ll be in Asheville NC assisting Danny Dreyer (founder of ChiRunning) with a ChiRunning Instructor Training class.  I can train individuals privately to become instructors but I couldn’t pass up the chance to assist Danny.  I am constantly stalking him and try to work with him at least once a year.  Not only to get time with him but he’s continuously working on his running practice and who better to follow than the guru himself?
  • May 17th-22 2020 I’ll be assisting Danny and Katherine at Kripalu for a 5 Day ChiRunning/ChiWalking Retreat!  Mark your calendars!
  • Continue to expand on the ladies training programs.  Work on TRU 3.0 which will include more traveling:  running retreats and more racecations (races out of town or out of the country)

What are your goals for the next year or two?

 

 

 

From My Running Story to Yours….
(if you feel inspired to share your comments, do so below…I want to hear your story too!)