I ran the Newman YMCA Turkey Run 5k on Thanksgiving day in Seekonk, MA. It was my first race after I spent the better part of this year injured and unable to commit to any running beyond a 30 minute run-walk. I have felt really crazy over the past few weeks, mainly due to normal … Continue reading Race Report: 2015 Newman YMCA Turkey Run 5k
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Race Report: Ralston Creek 5k
Sunday morning I ran the Ralston Creek 5k. I was originally signed up for the half marathon, but I had to take a break from running, starting just after Thanksgiving because of an injury. I finally got back to running just about six weeks before race day. I entertained the idea of gutting out an entire … Continue reading Race Report: Ralston Creek 5k
Race Report: Yeti Chase 5k
I signed up for a three-race series this fall. I figured this was a great way to stay motivated, save a little money, and avoid the aggravation of choosing all of the exact right races. I should have known this was a guarantee that the universe would thwart my oh-so carefully laid plans. Sure enough, I found … Continue reading Race Report: Yeti Chase 5k
Race Report: Panicking Poultry 5k 2014
My goal for the Panicking Poultry was simply to run faster than I did at the last 5k I did. Considering how horrible I felt and how hot it was for the last one, I knew that unless many things were to go wrong, I was almost guaranteed to have a better race. And if … Continue reading Race Report: Panicking Poultry 5k 2014
Race Report: Monster Dash 5k
Last weekend Dan and I ran the Louisville Monster Dash 5K. I was nervous and excited to see where my fitness was, as this was my first race since Lady Bug was born in June. Dan and I spent more time trash talking each other in advance of this race than we actually spent running … Continue reading Race Report: Monster Dash 5k