Girls on the Run (also known as GOTR) is an awesome nonprofit that helps train young girls to run a 5k, but more importantly, also helps them with their self esteem. The lovely Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner runs one of these groups, by the way. This was my third time running this 5k (not in consecutive … Continue reading Girls on the Run 5k Race Recap 11/24/19
Tuesdays on the Run
Night Out for You Harvest Hustle 5k Race Recap 10/26/19
This was yet another new-to-me 5k, but we train at this park for the Freihofers Training Challenge -- which is how I knew the race director lied when she said it's a flat and fast race. In fact, if you just did Mowhawk Hudson here, you know that there's a fairly steep hill in the … Continue reading Night Out for You Harvest Hustle 5k Race Recap 10/26/19
Lawson Lake Trail 5k Race Recap 10/14/19
I know, I know -- I just ran a 10k a couple of days before this "race". I use the term race loosely. Trail runs/races just tend to be fun runs for me. That's the attitude I went into this with. A gorgeous weekend, a lake, trails, friends. What could go wrong? Packet Pickup We … Continue reading Lawson Lake Trail 5k Race Recap 10/14/19
Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/12/19
Our group was slightly smaller than in past years, with Darlene @ Myfirst5kresting up for her 20 miler the next day (7 + a Half), and another running friend not able to make it. About evenly split between 5kers and 10kers. Packet Pickup We all picked up our packets the day of the race this … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/12/19
The Crossings 5k Race Recap 9/29/19
This was a new-to-me 5k, but this is the park I run at a lot, and train at with the Freihofers Challenge in the Spring. I used to walk the dogs there, too, but as my life has gotten busier, sadly, I rarely take them there. I had told my friend who did my practicum … Continue reading The Crossings 5k Race Recap 9/29/19
Thatcher Park Trail Festival 10k Race Recap 8/25/19
My first trail race was a half marathon. Yes, chocolate was involved. Of course. My next trail race? A 5k. Kind of on a whim, the day after a long run, mostly because it was a beautiful day. The next year I was getting close to my 18 mile road race, and I didn't want … Continue reading Thatcher Park Trail Festival 10k Race Recap 8/25/19
Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/19
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
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
I Can’t Make You Love Me
Still riding the love train (read about it here), and this month I give you Bonnie Raitt. You're welcome. I chose that one because sometimes races are just ok -- not necessarily anything you did or didn't do, it happens. Last month it was "What is Love? Baby Don't Hurt Me". Well, my race (read … Continue reading I Can’t Make You Love Me
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