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Carrera de los Muertos 5K
Read this Post: Carrera de los Muertos 5KYesterday I ran a fun race. Fun because it is close to where I live, I LOVE seeing the participants dress up, and I get to see and run with my favorite running buddies. It was weird that no one sang/played the National Anthem. Maybe because it was only a 5K? Mental note: Pay more…
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Indianapolis Half Marathon
Read this Post: Indianapolis Half MarathonDone, half marathon #9. I was supposed to fly out on Friday afternoon. Instead, I decided to drive. A cab ride from the Indianapolis International Airport to the hotel was about $80. So $80 times 2 is $160. That is a lot of money for a taxi. I left work at 11:30 am, went to…
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Baltimore Running Festival Half Marathon
Read this Post: Baltimore Running Festival Half MarathonDone, Half marathon #8. On Friday I flew out to Baltimore to run another half marathon. I was kind of iffy about it because I knew there were going to be hills. Ugh, I dislike them very much. Oh well, can’t always run a flat course just like in Chicago. My flight got in at…
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Republic Bank Big Hit Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, Louisville, KY
Read this Post: Republic Bank Big Hit Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, Louisville, KYDone, state #7. I have a few half marathons in mind that I want to do but am waiting till last minute to register. The reason? Just in case my IT band acts up. So far I’ve been able to run with minimal pain or no pain at all. The deadline to register for the…
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Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon in Bloomington, Minnesota
Read this Post: Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon in Bloomington, MinnesotaOn Sunday I ran a half marathon in Minnesota. This makes state #6. I chose this race because I heard positive things about these series of races, it would be a new state, and would consist of a one night trip. I arrived in Bloomington around 11 am. I did not want to pay $30…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon
Read this Post: Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans MarathonTime to beat was 5:25:22. Finish time for this marathon was 5:16:53. Yes, a PR!! I was aiming for less than 5 hours because I thought I trained better for this race. I know, I know I should be happy (and I am) but I am slightly annoyed. Average running pace was 12:06. Overall, it…
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Run 3.14 Pie Race
Read this Post: Run 3.14 Pie RaceToday I ran for pie. What an awesome race!!! The race began at 8:30 am and luckily a friend called me a little after 7 or else I probably would have missed it. I arrived at the race site a little after 8 and was happy to see that we had access to a high…
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A Perfect 10
Read this Post: A Perfect 10Today I ran in the Chicago’s Perfect 10 Race. One had the option of running 10 miles or 6.2 miles (10K). Since I am training for the New Orleans Marathon in March I chose 10 miles. Packet pick up was at Navy Pier but I don’t like going there because it is a hassle to…
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ING Hartford Marathon
Read this Post: ING Hartford MarathonOn Saturday, October 15 I ran my 4th marathon. I first signed up to do this race two years ago but due to some back issues I decided not to run the race. Fast forward two years later and I can finally cross it off my list. I took the day off from work on…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon….or was it really a half marathon?
Read this Post: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon….or was it really a half marathon?What a great day for a race! The race began at 6:30am so I had to be up at 4:30am. By the time I got ready, stretched, and ate a peanut butter & jelly sandwich it was about 5:15. Of course I made it just in time to drink water, go to the bathroom, and…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
