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Mistletoe Half Marathon {2023}

December 6, 2023 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Mistletoe Half Marathon {2023}

My 21st half marathon, and one to remember! The Fab-YULE-ous Ridge Runners in our wreath sweaters for the team challenge The lead up / Training: I’ve been working with Coach Jess for over a year and a half, and I feel like my running has gone from good to great! This year … [Read more...]

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WTF Half Marathon Race Report

March 3, 2019 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

WTF Half Marathon Race Report

A week ago (2/24/19) I ran my first trail half marathon, the WTF Half Marathon in Gibsonville, NC! And it lived up to its name, for sure! :) Race: WTF {Trail} Half Marathon. It stands for.... Goal: Run a good race. Start conservatively (don't go out so fast like I did … [Read more...]

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Brewsfest Half Marathon 2018 | Race Report

October 13, 2018 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Brewsfest Half Marathon 2018 | Race Report

The Race Report that was hard to write. a.k.a. Carolina Brewsfest Half Marathon.  (I ran this in 2016 and got a PR!) I decided to run this race because 1) My new running club was running it, and who wants to be left out? And 2) maybe I could get some redemption for … [Read more...]

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Run the South Greensboro – Half Marathon Race Report

May 10, 2018 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Run the South Greensboro – Half Marathon Race Report

I suppose many weeks have gone by, and this has been written but not published.  So here it is.  This race SUCKED in a big way.  The GI distress was AWFUL. I can only hope my next race (in about 36 hours!) goes better! Race: On Sunday, 4/15/18, I ran Run the South Greensboro, … [Read more...]

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Raleigh Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon {2017}

April 9, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Raleigh Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon {2017}

Today (4/2/17)  I ran one of my best races.  It still feels surreal.  After a very disappointing race in 2015, where the humidity and GI distress was nearly unbearable.  And last year, I ran it "fun run" style on my 31st birthday with my husband.  This year I can finally … [Read more...]

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