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Running the last long run: Burke Lake Park

October 13, 2016 by MCM Mama 6 Comments

Running the last long run: Burke Lake Park

I've mentioned before that my MCM training did not go quite as I planned. My mojo was missing and life was just busier than it's been when I've previously run a marathon. Somehow, I just never managed to make the training a priority. There's really no one to blame but myself for the situation I found myself in this week, but when push came to shove, I got in the last long run. To make this run happen, I had to block my day on the calendar. I declined meetings. My to do list was empty. I knew I had 6 hours from the time I dropped off Shoo until I needed to be back to pick him up. This allowed me to run in a different location than usual. So, off to Burke Lake Park I went. Burke Lake has a 4.5ish mile loop around the lake that many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running Tagged With: long run, marathon training, trail running

Bucket List Race: Dirty Damsel Trail Race

September 9, 2015 by MCM Mama 8 Comments

Bucket List Race: Dirty Damsel Trail Race

Last year, when ZOOMA announced that they were adding the Dirty Damsel trail race to their suite of races, I was pretty excited. I was already a fan of ZOOMA (and an ambassador in 2014) and I've been wanting to try a trail race for a while. Unfortunately, my schedule did not allow for me to join them. This year the Dirty Damsel is being held on October 3, 2015. It's an easy drive from the DC area and packet pick up is the morning of the race, so you don't have to make a special trip anywhere beforehand. You get an awesome tech tee, a medal, and as much mud as you want. ZOOMA's Mission for Dirty Damsel: To encourage women to experience the playfulness and challenge of off-road running. To offer an accessible introduction to … [Read more...]

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So, about running in Texas

January 22, 2009 by MCM Mama 7 Comments

So, about running in Texas

I'm a city girl. I run on streets and sidewalks. Even the trails near me are pavement. While in Texas, I had two options for running: run on Beer Geek's uncle's property or run on the paved country highway. Dogs and random men in pickup trucks scare me, so I decided to run on the property. The first day, I decided to run the fence line. My only goals were to not break an ankle or meet up with any critters. I now have a serious appreciation for trail runners. I felt like I spent at least half of my energy just trying not to fall over. And I was just running across some heavily grassed fields, not on rocky or uneven trails. Beer Geek took some pictures while I was running. Here I am at the far back of the property. Beer Geek had to use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: running, travel Tagged With: life with kids, trail running, vacation

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A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath, and has a minor addiction to the Marine Corps Marathon.

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Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series – South CarolinaMarch 27, 20222:47:45 What I wore: hat, tank top, long sleeve quarter zip, capris, and Altra Rivera Location: Seneca, SC (State #41!) Let’s just start out with the truth – this race was the hardest of the races and pretty much sucked. I chose to do the early start […]

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