Firecracker 4 is a part shady, part really sunny, somewhat hilly four miles on the fourth of July. It's almost always really hot, with a late start of 9 am, and this year was no exception. Getting There & Hanging Out Our group was much smaller this year. I think I a few of us … Continue reading Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/19
Race Recaps
Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
I have only run three trail races. My first was a half marathon -- go big or go home, right? Dodge the Deer, a very family-oriented day out at a local park with our local running group, Albany Running Exchange, includes a couple of kiddy races and a trail 5k and has been on my … Continue reading Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k Race Recap 6/1/19
The main thing you have to know about Freihofer's Run for Women: the atmosphere is just amazing. Think any race you've ever started in and take it up a few notches. It's why we come back, year after year, despite the heat, the narrow streets, the never ending hill at the start, and the crowded … Continue reading Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k Race Recap 6/1/19
Delmar Dash Race Recap 4/7/19
I'm not sure what it is about the Delmar Dash that always brings snow with it. The date seems to be always changing -- it used to be in March, and I know some of my slower times were due to snow and ice on the road. Thankfully there was no snow on the ground … Continue reading Delmar Dash Race Recap 4/7/19
Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
I have been looking at half marathons in Savannah forever, it seems. But I'm picky; just ask Mr. Judy. Many of the halfs there are in April -- too hot and humid (and maybe rainy)! Of course sometimes you can catch a break, but no. Just no. Then Best Damn Races announced they would be … Continue reading Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/19
This race isn't scenic. It isn't fun. And the weather is usually in some way nasty -- this year it was with 30 mph winds gusting up to 40 mph. Yet, I come back year after year -- I always feel my year starts out on the right foot with this "race". The Hudson Mohawk … Continue reading Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/19
18 in 2018
2018 was just not a normal year. Normally I start the year with a short race on New Year's Day -- I've been doing this race for seven years! Depending what time you're reading this, I'm either hanging out before the race, racing, or have just finished racing. The race was canceled in 2018 due … Continue reading 18 in 2018
Goals: Met & Looking into 2019
When it comes to running goals, I had four main goals for 2018: Stay injury free Run the 1812 Challenge PR a 5k Add 2 new states So how'd that work for me? Let's see! Stay injury free Despite ending the year with some piriformis/hamstring pain, I'd say I rocked this. The only time I … Continue reading Goals: Met & Looking into 2019
Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/8/18
No snowy selfies this year, and that's a good thing! OTOH, while I was with a group, I raced alone . . . so no friendly chatting during the race. Ah, but was it a good race? Packet Pickup This year Darlene @ Myfirst5k offered to pick up bibs. In the end, she picked up … Continue reading Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/8/18
Have I let myself go? + a Giveaway
Have you? I have a dirty secret. In fact, I have several sheet pans that I've had forever and not bothered to clean, so I just slap some foil over them and then throw out said foil when I'm done. Am I just lazy? Have I stopped taking care of my things? I know today's … Continue reading Have I let myself go? + a Giveaway
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