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Spartan Super Race Report & New House!

November 28, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Spartan Super Race Report & New House!

This is going to be a big ol' catching-up-on-the blog kinda post. It's been a crazy busy fall for us, as we bought a new home (yay!) and are in the process of selling our old home (whew... so. much. work.  HUGE shoutout to my hard-working hubby for all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Photography, Running, Spartan, Travel

Family Spartan weekend in Black Mountain, NC

August 4, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 4 Comments

Family Spartan weekend in Black Mountain, NC

What a fun adventure we had this weekend!  Not without its share of stories though! Sunday I ran my second Spartan race—but first one solo.  After the team event in Charlotte in April, I wanted to see how I’d fair on my own.  Javi transferred his missed race from April to this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Spartan, Trip Report

Triathlon training (weeks 1 + 2): Sick & Tipping Over

August 1, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

Triathlon training (weeks 1 + 2): Sick & Tipping Over

I’m about halfway through my triathlon training plan, enroute to my third Tri ever, another Ramblin’ Rose. I found this plan with an internet search for 6 week triathlon plans.  Plan found here. (Race reports for 2012 and 2016 here). Since biking is most definitely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Running, Triathlons

5 Reasons I Love the 4th of July 5K

July 16, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

5 Reasons I Love the 4th of July 5K

I ran one of my favorite races again this year, and 3rd time was the charm.  In 2012, the first year we lived here, I hadn't been running too consistently, but had a great time running this race with my dad.  I took a few years off, then ran it again in 2015 and improved my time. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Family, Running

My 1st Spartan Sprint! (and my Birthday celebration)

April 16, 2017 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

My 1st Spartan Sprint! (and my Birthday celebration)

On April 9th, I completed my very first Spartan Race!  Thankfully, I was fully recovered from my half marathon the week prior. I went through the course as a team with my co-workers, MM & RJ, and my husband's co-workers AB, SB, and CS.  The funny part (well not really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Spartan

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