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
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Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/13/18
This year I got to ride with friends so there was no mad dash to make it to the starting line like last year (read about it here). We had a fairly large group, with most doing the 5k, but this year there were a couple of friends doing the 10k, too. It's always fun … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/13/18
Soaking up that sea air: Spilling over tea/coffee October 2018
Anyone that follows me knows last weekend didn't go as planned, other than soaking up some sunshine (way too much sunshine, actually) and basking in the sea air by the Ocean. Pull up chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date. If we were enjoying high tea . . . I … Continue reading Soaking up that sea air: Spilling over tea/coffee October 2018
Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/14/17
I sort of feel that I got both a trick and a treat in this race -- tricked in the parking guidance, treated to a PR (although my Garmin shows the course just a smidge short). I know this is a 10k race review, and it ought to be considerably shorter than a half review, … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/14/17
It’s the Great Pumpkin!: 10/9-15 Weekly Wrap
There hasn't been a lot of short distance racing this year, but I tried a new-to-me 10 k this weekend. I'm usually traveling this time of year since it's right around our anniversary, but this year we front loaded most of our travel in the first half of the year. Except for a teeny escape … Continue reading It’s the Great Pumpkin!: 10/9-15 Weekly Wrap