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Quarry Park PopUp 5K

September 7, 2020 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Quarry Park PopUp 5K

Saturday (9/5/2020), I race my first in-person race since the Atlanta 5K on March 1. In the meantime, during COVID and the subsequent shutdowns of lots of most things (including 100% cancellations of races), I've done a few virtual races, most notably the Cooper River Bridge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Photography

Atlanta 5K

April 6, 2020 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

Atlanta 5K

Race: Publix Atlanta 5K on March 1, 2020 Goal: Just wanted to be “fast” without defining what that is. For me, in the 24 minute range. But given the day prior and its excitement, aka the Olympic Trials, I just wanted to give a hard effort. I also didn’t realize this would … [Read more...]

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Goals for 2020

January 24, 2020 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Goals for 2020

I’ve done a lot of thinking lately, as to how I can better myself in this new year (and new decade!) I'm looking at this through the lens of a runner (acknowledging I can better myself in other areas as well, but not the topic of this post!) First I think it’s important to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Hiking, Running

November Race Reports

January 11, 2020 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

November Race Reports

Sometimes you go down and then you go up. It's not a straight line all the time. - Lopez Lomong This is a dual race report because I'm feeling lazy. :P Races: Shea’s Chase 5K (11/2/2019), Greensboro 5K (11/23/19) Goal: 24ish minutes, top 3 age group Gear: The usual, … [Read more...]

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K

December 23, 2019 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K

Race: Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K on July 26, 2019 Goal: Did not have a goal in mind—just run the best I could that night. Of course, placing top 3 in my age group is always a goal too. This was my stepdaughter K’s first race, so I also wanted it to be a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Running

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