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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1 runner, 1 deer, 1 turkey: 10/7-13 WRD
Saw a deer on the way to my moms, which is not at all unusual in around here. I saw a huge turkey running across the road on the way to my Dad. Then I actually saw a runner running while I was at my moms -- which was a first. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly … Continue reading 1 runner, 1 deer, 1 turkey: 10/7-13 WRD
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
Watch out for the acorns!: 9/23 -29 WRD
If you're coming up to run Mohawk Hudson/Hannoford Marathon/Half next month, just watch out for those acorns! In 10+ years of running I've never been hit by one, until this week. Damn, those things hurt! Did it just naturally fall or did some angry squirrel throw it at me? Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah … Continue reading Watch out for the acorns!: 9/23 -29 WRD
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
Reasons to train . . .
. . . even if you don't race You don't have to race to run, and I have plenty of friends who just love to run. Period. What if you do enjoy a race, now and again, or more frequently? What happens when you have some racing downtime, for whatever reason -- should you simply … Continue reading Reasons to train . . .
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
It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and sort of bearing my soul at the Runfessional. Don't know what I'm talking about? We get together and share all those little things that only runners understand (or care about). I runfess . . . The weather in May, for the most part, was a real buzzkill. Rain, rain, … Continue reading It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
Why do YOU race?
Some runners never race at all. Runners who do race, though, race for all sorts of different reasons. Your reasons for racing may change over the years, too. I do think it's important to revisit your why. What is it about racing that motivates you? Why do YOU get out there to race? Fairytales and … Continue reading Why do YOU race?
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
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