Race reports

The Back of the Pack is Where It’s At–Country Music Half Marathon

April 29, 2013
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When I signed up for this race a few days ago, we had to choose an estimated start time. I knew that I wanted to take my time, and I had no idea the weather was going to be a factor, but I knew hills would be. I also know from experience, that you often [...]

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Pre-race plans Country Music Half Marathon

April 28, 2013
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The rain stuck around. And we had some anxious moments with things like this. However, the police presence was huge. I saw more SWAT, National Guard, Police, and Security that I’ve ever seen at a race. I knew beforehand that security would be extremely visible. …

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Biggest Loser Half Marathon

April 6, 2013
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What a GREAT race!! I woke up on time and got busy getting dressed. I ate a couple of sweet potato wedges with almond butter on the way to the race, but I was too nervous to eat much. I think one of the reasons I was so nervous is that this …

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Twisted Ankle Half Marathon 2012-In Pieces n’ Pictures.

May 13, 2012
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This is the longest race report ever. Sort of like this race. Number of miles: 13.2 Number of steps: 37,000 according to my Fitbit before it gave up and cried. Number of peanut butter/jelly sandwiches: 3 total Number of snakes I saw: 1 …

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Gulf Coast Half Marathon

April 15, 2012
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This was a disaster. Short version-I finished on two legs. And my time was slower than my last trail half in Colorado with hefty elevation. I’m not cut out for beach races. Long version: I woke up with burning skin, dry throat, and a way too full stomach from the night before. I had a [...]

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St. Jude Marathon race report

December 5, 2011
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It still hasn’t sunk in. But it better, because I’m doing this again! Short version: great race, exceptional organization, and I’m probably spoiled for life with the exceptional service from the directors. I finished. And I did it before they closed the course. …

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Racing in the Rockies—Frisco, Colorado 2011

June 11, 2011
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This is my second time to do this race, but this year I went for the half marathon. This is one of those that advertise as a “flat and fast 10K, but not really fast for the half”. Very accurate description. I remember the 10K being tough because we had not been in elevation long [...]

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Distance for Disaster Run 2011

June 1, 2011
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Looking back at my blog posts this spring, it’s easy to see that weather has taken center stage since mid-April. I dodged one tornado on April 15 and dodged an even closer one on April 27. That one is the one I’m still struggling with and still trying to find a balance with …

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