On Sunday, April 12th, I set out to run a fast 10K with my dog, Luna. I prepared, trained for 9 weeks, visualized success... and achieved what I set out to do: run fast. As I mentioned in my last race post (Atlanta 5K), I had no idea I wouldn't be racing for awhile. Even though … [Read more...]
Growler Gallop 10K Race Report
Race: Growler Gallop 10K on 10/6/19. Race #6 of 7 in the Trivium Race Series. Goal: Well… I kinda knew I wasn’t in PR shape (48:30ish) but I figured I could run low 50’s like I did at RunnerDude 10K in April. I set a tentative goal of 26 minutes for the first 5K and 25 minutes … [Read more...]
RunnerDude 10K
Race: This is the 3rd race in the Trivium series, RunnerDude 10K (also a 10 mile option) on 4/7/19. Just one week after PTI Run the Runway. Goal: Run hard and have fun with it! A PR would be 48:35 or faster, and the age group record at this race is 49:13. So with those … [Read more...]
St. Leo’s 10K {2017–3rd year running!}
On Saturday, 3/18, I ran St. Leo's 10K for the 3rd year straight. I won my age group in 2015 and 2016, and was hoping for a repeat performance. I had some challenges, but met my goal! My parents came in town for the weekend, so it was nice to have them there to watch me. We … [Read more...]
2016 Running Recap
Another trip around the sun, and another wonderful year of running (with some swimming and biking thrown in--not to mention yoga!) 2016 was my best yet for running. I improved in all distances from last year. I even checked a few races off my Bucket List of Races. I’m going … [Read more...]