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Probility Ann Arbor Half MarathonOctober 24, 20212:34:56 Temp: high 30s What I wore: hat, tank top, quarter zip, a Skirt Sports Lotta Breeze Skirt, compression socks, and Altra Rivera Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan When I decided that I wanted to visit my son at college this fall, it occurred to me that I could finally…
GW Parkway Classic April 23, 2017 1:36:13 Temp: High 40s to low 50s What I wore: visor, tank top, a half zip, a Skirt Sports Happy Girl, compression socks, and Altra Ones This was my goal race for the season. I knew I wouldn’t PR, but I wanted to run a sub-10 pace. I worked hard in February and…
Marine Corps 17.75 March 25, 2017 1:58:22 Temp: mid-50s What I wore: hat, short sleeve shirt, Skirt Sports Happy Girl skirt, compression socks, and my Altra Escalante shoes I love this race. It’s one of the hardest races I run each year, but I keep coming back. I didn’t originally sign up to run because of…
Marine Corps 17.75 April 2, 2016 1:58:59 Temp: What I wore: hat, short sleeve shirt, arm sleeves, Skirt Sports Happy Girl skirt, compression socks, and my Altra Impulse shoes
Last year, I made the decision not to run 15 half marathons in 2015. I stuck to my decision and instead ran 3 marathons, 8 half marathons, 1 10K, 2 5ks, Ragnar Cape Cod and a trail race. Oops, once again I overshot. 16 races in 2015.
Runner’s World Half Marathon October 18, 2015 2:27:30 Temp: Mid to high 30s and windy What I wore: hat,tank top, half zip, Brooks Nightlife Essential Run jacket, Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt(this is an affiliate link), PROcompression socks, and Altra Running One 2 (affiliate link). I knew that my goal for the Runner’s World Half was to run at…
Runner’s World Five and Dime October 17, 2015 5K: 34:34 10K: 1:09:38 Temp: Mid-40s with a bit of wind What I wore: hat, long sleeve half zip, Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt(this is an affiliate link), compression socks, arm sleeves, and Altra Running One 2.5 (affiliate link). When I got invited to the Runner’s World Half and Festival as an influencer,…
Marine Corps Marathon October 25, 2015 5:13:18 Temp: High 50s and rainy at the start, 60s and sunny at the end What I wore: hat, MRTT MCM shirt, Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt(this is an affiliate link), compression socks, arm sleeves, and Altra Running One 2.5 (affiliate link). I carried a handheld water bottle, two GUs, a cut up rice krispy…
When I was first contacted by Runner’s World about joining them for the Runner’s World Half and Festival, they mentioned how excited they were about the trail race and that they hoped I would run it. My first thought was “OMG, RW just contacted me!”. My second thought was “I’m going to break an ankle.”…
I’m a runner. Period. I don’t do triathlons. I don’t do obstacle races. I don’t even do trail races very often. Yeah, I know I need to get out of my comfort zone more often. Today’s topic for Tuesdays on the Run is “novelty races”. Patty, April, and I want to hear what you think…
It’s time for Friday Five with Cynthia, Courtney, and Mar. This week’s topic is “best race swag”. I’ve gotten some great swag over the years including hats, half zips, bottle openers, and glasses. And Skirt Sports has given out some cute tops and skirts for their virtual races. But here are my favorites.. 1. The…
This weekend was the Fit Foodie Run in Fairfax, Virginia. For the second year, I’d been asked to be an ambassador and was excited for the events, including the race. Friday was the Fit Foodie VIP Party. I was excited to see my fellow ambassadors as well as to check out the awesome food selection…