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: 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: Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler 2013
If your idea of the perfect late summer morning is running ten meandering miles through the parks and tree lined neighborhoods of Denver, empty of cars, devoid of off-leash dogs, in the company of hundreds of other runners, then we should be best friends. Or running partners at the very least. Because I can think … Continue reading Race Report: Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler 2013
Race Report: Arnold Mills Four Miler
I put this race on my calendar because… well, why not run a race at sea level? The Arnold Mills Four Miler takes place in the small town of Cumberland, Rhode Island every fourth of July. It's simple, it's well run, and it's close enough to my parents' house, where I was visiting. I ran … Continue reading Race Report: Arnold Mills Four Miler