Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone had a great time celebrating the end of 2017 and welcoming 2018. I know a lot of people who finished of 2017 with huge running accomplishments: anywhere from running odd distances to end up with an even number of miles for the year, running 20.17 miles, racing,… Continue reading December 2017 Training Recap
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Top Ten Running Moments of 2017
2017 was another great year for running. I am not sure if any year will top 2016 - running my first marathon and meeting some amazing running friends is very hard to beat! But this was still an awesome year. Check out my recap! They aren't listed in any particular order, just as they came… Continue reading Top Ten Running Moments of 2017
Ready to Go 2018
Continuing my tradition of running at least one race every month! PRs: 1 mile: 9:025k: 29:33 / 9:30/mi (Elsie Dairy Dash 2017)8k: 54:17 11:07/mi (St. Pat's 8k 2017)10k: 1:06:38 / 10:45/mi (Run for Your Heart 10k 2017)10 mile: 1:57:09 / 11:45/mi (Crim 2017)Half marathon: 2:39:47 / 12:12/mi (Capital City River Run 2017)25k: 3:48:50 / 14:31/mi… Continue reading Ready to Go 2018
Race Recap: BARC Christmas 5k 2017
I love winter running. I love snow. And this year, the BARC Christmas 5k did not disappoint! As my hubby and I were driving to the race, the snowflakes were falling softly. I was glad that I brought my YakTrax with me, because I knew we were in for a slippery day. We arrived… Continue reading Race Recap: BARC Christmas 5k 2017
Ready to Go 2018
It's that time of year again - time to think ahead and plan for races in the new year! This year I plan to keep things mostly local, with a couple of potential exceptions.This will be my fourth year in a row of running a race every month! Let's keep the streak alive! January 1/6/18… Continue reading Ready to Go 2018
November 2017 Training Recap
We have reached the final month of 2017 so it is time to recap my November training. In summary: it kinda sucked. I started off strong and then completely fizzled out towards the end. I do not plan on letting that happen in December! I want to finish the year off strong. Here's my recap… Continue reading November 2017 Training Recap
Race Recap: Girls on the Run Reindeer Run 5k 2017
My relationship with running lately has not been the greatest. I have been slacking with exercise period, definitely feeling some winter blues, and having a hard time with some major changes in my life. In the last couple of years things have changed so drastically and I find myself saying every single year... "If you… Continue reading Race Recap: Girls on the Run Reindeer Run 5k 2017
My Love/Hate Relationship with the Marathon
As most of my runner followers know, there was a recent amazing girl power moment in the running community. Shalane Flanagan conquered the New York City Marathon, becoming the first American woman in 40 years to win that race. I watched her moment live on TV as she turned the corner and said "F Yeah!"… Continue reading My Love/Hate Relationship with the Marathon
October 2017 Training Recap
How in the world is it already November? It seems like the month of October flew right by. It was a busy month, with a 5k to start and finish it and a little marathon in the middle. ;) While it does seem like October was a whirlwind, at the same time it feels like… Continue reading October 2017 Training Recap
Race Recap: 2nd Annual Trick or Trot 5k
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
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
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