The weekend before Halloween, Ken, our friend Christine and I dressed up as superheroes to run the 2nd annual Trick or Trot 5k. This race was organized by our friend Matt who is the director of bands at Meridian schools. Proceeds from the race help fundraise band events such as their performance coming up soon… Continue reading Race Recap: 2nd Annual Trick or Trot 5k
Month: October 2017
My Marathon Playlist
I ran the first half of the Detroit Marathon with a friend of mine, so I didn't listen to any music other than what was on course and eventually what she was playing to help keep her going. When I split off from her around mile 13, I put on my iPod shuffle, and man… Continue reading My Marathon Playlist
Race Recap: Detroit Free Press International Marathon 2017
I signed up for my second marathon on January 1st, 2017 to get the early bird rate. I can't believe that was just a little over 10 months ago, and I can't believe how much my life has changed since then. So many things have happened to me - good and bad. A lot of… Continue reading Race Recap: Detroit Free Press International Marathon 2017
My Marathon Dedication
A running pal of mine posted a marathon dedication list before her second marathon and explained that each person, thing or group corresponds to a mile that she will be dedicating to them. I fell in love with her idea and decided that I would do one for my second marathon. WOW, I can't believe… Continue reading My Marathon Dedication
Race Recap: Bruckelaufe 5k
Today was the final race in the Frankenmuth Jaycees series: Bruckelaufe. This was my first time completing the series; I normally only run Winterlaufe. But this year my husband and his friend Mark joined me in the quest for the big series medal! In fact, Winterlaufe - back in February - was what started my… Continue reading Race Recap: Bruckelaufe 5k
50 States Half Marathon Club
My friend Jenny is planning to run a half marathon (or longer) in all 50 states, and I told her I'd love to help her complete her list. What was I thinking?! We spent the ride home from our Cedar Point trip in 2016 coming up with half marathons+ to do in every state! Alabama… Continue reading 50 States Half Marathon Club
September 2017 Training Recap
Today is October 1st, one of my favorite days of the year. September and October are my favorite months... I love autumn! The back to school excitement, football, cooler temperatures... wait, I'm sorry... This September we got a blast of summer the week fall officially started with temperatures in the 90s! And what did I… Continue reading September 2017 Training Recap
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