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Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon, 3rd time [NOT a charm!]

October 1, 2017 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon, 3rd time [NOT a charm!]

Last month (yikes I'm behind) on Sunday 8/20, I raced my third Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon (last year’s race report here). I had high hopes that “third time would be the charm” but alas—sometimes life has other plans. Although I know I’m in better shape than I was last year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Running, Triathlons

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

PTI Run the Runway 5K {again!}

June 5, 2017 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

PTI Run the Runway 5K {again!}

I ran the PTI Run on the Runway 5K last year, and never felt worse during a race.  This year, despite forgetting my iPod (to me, essential to a race! haha) and running a very uninspiring (to me) course, I ran one of my fastest 5K's ever! I didn't bother doing a flat runner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5K, Running

My First Picture Run

June 3, 2017 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

My First Picture Run

Last weekend, I did my first "official" picture run.  A picture run can be best explained by my cousin, in her blog.  We are definitely from the same DNA, because I too love taking pictures and love going for runs, so why not combine the two loves? I found out why in the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photography, Running

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