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Carolina Brewsfest Half Marathon | Race Report

May 1, 2016 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

Carolina Brewsfest Half Marathon | Race Report

Today my hard work and training paid off, in a big way.  After 12 weeks of following Hal Higdon's intermediate half marathon training plan, this race was my "A" race this spring. Several races were part of my build-up, including St. Leo's and the Raleigh Rock 'n' Roll half … [Read more...]

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St. Leo’s 10K Race Report {2016}

March 20, 2016 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

St. Leo’s 10K Race Report {2016}

After a bad day last month at my first race of the year, I hoped to have a great running day like I did at last year's St. Leo 10K.  The main differences being: Last year's race day had logistical challenges with the kids (this year was easy with a baby-sitter); last year I was … [Read more...]

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Popsicle 5K Race Report {2016}

February 21, 2016 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Popsicle 5K Race Report {2016}

Today marked the 2nd time I ran the Popsicle 5K (last year's race report here).  I'm not sure I'll do it again... it was rough today.  Hubby ran it also, and had a rough one.  I know I'm in good company with rough races.  My witty and poignant friend Caroline wrote about her … [Read more...]

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Camel City Elite races

February 8, 2016 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Camel City Elite races

**All images [except the first image] are (c) Vanessa Vila and may not be copied or used without express permission from the owner.** Last weekend (1/30), J & I went to our first professional track meet (as spectators, just to be clear! LOL), the Camel City Elite races.  … [Read more...]

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Puerto Rico | Day 2: More Ponce!

January 25, 2016 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Puerto Rico | Day 2: More Ponce!

After a fun yet jam-packed first day in Puerto Rico, we slept until 9:30, by accident... and exhaustion.  It was crazy to think we hadn't had that much sleep in, dare I say, years?  Definitely since Asher was born and that was a good... 19 months ago! We showered and packed, … [Read more...]

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