It's hard to believe that it was 3 years ago that I got the bug to run a trail race. My first. A half. Because . . . chocolate. Not kidding! None of my friends were the least bit interested in trails, so I trained alone. In fact, I ran four halfs that year so … Continue reading Trail Running Maybe?
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Rest needed, stat!: Spilling over tea/coffee September 2019
On Monday we spent the day with my parents. Despite the rain, the dogs were pretty good. Bandit (he appears here a couple of times) seems to particularly enjoy going to my parents -- until it's dinner time. We had a nice visit with my parents and some of their friends. The next day my … Continue reading Rest needed, stat!: Spilling over tea/coffee September 2019
Sliding into Fall: 8/26- 9/1 WRD
Another quiet week, and the last of my YTT calls. It's amazing how much information we were exposed to -- many students who are already teachers commented on how it was far more in depth than what they went through in an in person training. But just how much of it have I actually absorbed? … Continue reading Sliding into Fall: 8/26- 9/1 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
All the roots & mud: 8/19- 25 WRD
It was a relatively quiet week, with minimal running but included my first Trail 10k, and the weather finally turned lovely towards the end of the week -- just in time for said Trail race! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and just sharing Summer activities. And linking up with Jenn @ Runswithpugs, … Continue reading All the roots & mud: 8/19- 25 WRD
Burger Battles: 8/12- 18 WRD
Yet more rain (and thunderstorms), a return of heat & humidity, some hiking, a bit less running, and a taste test. That's what went down this week. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and just sharing Summer activities. And linking up with Jenn @ Runswithpugs, Brandi @ Funnerrunner, Anna Louise @ Graciouswarriorprincess, Briana … Continue reading Burger Battles: 8/12- 18 WRD
OMG (#allthegnats): 7/29- 8/4 WRD
I finally came clean about what's been keeping me so busy this summer in my runfession, which you can read here if you missed it. Thankfully this week I was able to get out of my neighborhood some and run with friends! But the bugs. Forget Oh My God, Oh My Gnats this week! Joining … Continue reading OMG (#allthegnats): 7/29- 8/4 WRD
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
God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
I had planned to up the mileage just a tad this week, while at the same time trying to rest up a little before the race this weekend. It's just a 5k, always too crowded to do great pace-wise, not to mention being sick a couple of times in the last couple of months hasn't … Continue reading God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
I had had my eye on the 5k in the Thatcher Park Trail Running Festival for months -- but I only wanted to run it if the weather was nice. Especially since I ran 9 miles the day before the race. And lucky me, it was just a beautiful weekend to run. A brief … Continue reading Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
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