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
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
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
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
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
It truly amazes me how NOT intimidating any race 13.1 miles or less is while you’re training for a marathon. Crim, for example. A very challenging 10 mile course and I was like, meh! I got this! The first year I did it, I was terrified – it was the furthest I had ever run.… Continue reading Race Recap: 5/3rd Capital City River Run 2017
I had originally planned on running a different race this past weekend – the Patriot’s Race in my hometown of Troy through the cemetery where my grandparents are buried. It had also been planned to be my 50th race, but running the Elsie Dairy Dash and getting my sub 30 5k changed that. Recent life… Continue reading Race Recap: Run for Your Heart 10k 2017
