This article asks some beginner questions about running races and interpolates a recap from my first race that was longer than a 5k. If you want to skip ahead, read the headers below, and you will find my answers to some of your basic race questions just below them. Several years ago, I ran my…
Colleen and me high-10ing right after I crossed the finish line. Photo courtesy MCRRC. …and my first Low-Key Montgomery County Road Runners Club race! Last week, at the encouragement of my friend Colleen, I signed back up for the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. It’s been a couple of years since I was a member,…
I absolutely love the Annapolis Running Classic. It is my favorite race every year, and I was happy to be a member of the Nap Run Classic A-Team for my second year in a row! Everything about the race went great for me this year, without question. The weather was perfect, I didn’t have to…
I absolutely love the Annapolis Running Classic. It is my favorite race every year, and I was happy to be a member of the Nap Run Classic A-Team for my second year in a row! Everything about the race went great for me this year, without question. The weather was perfect, I didn’t have to…
It’s the start of a new week! Are you excited? I know I am! I have a challenging week up ahead, but I’m ready to be back into my regular schedule, with some hot yoga with friends sprinkled in throughout the week. I’ve been getting in my marathon training runs, and this heat wave we’re…
It’s the start of a new week! Are you excited? I know I am! I have a challenging week up ahead, but I’m ready to be back into my regular schedule, with some hot yoga with friends sprinkled in throughout the week. I’ve been getting in my marathon training runs, and this heat wave we’re…
A couple of weeks ago, I ran the second half marathon of my running “career.” The race was the Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon, and I set a new PR! (Granted, my only other half marathon featured an extended portable toilet visit, so it’s possible my results are a little skewed, but it’s all good.)…
A couple of weeks ago, I ran the second half marathon of my running “career.” The race was the Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon, and I set a new PR! (Granted, my only other half marathon featured an extended portable toilet visit, so it’s possible my results are a little skewed, but it’s all good.)…
One of my running resolutions for 2016 is to write my race recaps quicker. I tried to give myself a deadline of a week per race, but obviously I didn’t hit that mark like I’d planned. I have three race recaps to complete before my June 4 half marathon, so I apologize in advance for…
One of my running resolutions for 2016 is to write my race recaps quicker. I tried to give myself a deadline of a week per race, but obviously I didn’t hit that mark like I’d planned. I have three race recaps to complete before my June 4 half marathon, so I apologize in advance for…
