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A 5k, a 10k and the Ups and Downs of Racing Often
Yesterday marked 4 weeks since the Little Rock Marathon. Since then I’ve actually run in 3 other races- a 2 mile race, a 5k , and a 10k. While I do love to race I probably would not have been so...
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The Hogeye Marathon Race Recap
This is a hard post to write. Especially following my last marathon race recap. I knew going into this one that it was going to be tough for many reasons but this was truly the most painful victory...
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Pacing a sub 20 min 5k and my next big race!
Last weekend I was able to run with one of my favorite running partners ever- my sister! We don’t see each other very often because she lives in Connecticut so when we do get together we work in time...
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Rock Run 8k- 2016 edition
The 8k is an interesting distance to race. Maybe one of these years I’ll learn to race it right! This was my second year to run the Rock Run 8k (4.97 miles) and while I did set a “PR” by a whopping 6...
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Arkansas Runner 2 Miler: 2016 edition
It’s always a little intimidating to follow up a race distance after a PR. Back in March I unexpectedly set a new 2 mile personal best time- finally beating my time from 1997! I went into that race...
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Go! Mile 2016: RRCA National One Mile Championship
To a distance runner is there really any distance more intimidating than the mile? Just thinking about racing all out for one mile makes me tired… and nervous. I know one of the best things you can...
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Run, Walk, and Boom 5k
My family has a history of running and racing together so it’s no surprise that we usually find a local race whenever we all get together. A 5k in a strange city? Sounds great! We found the Run, Walk,...
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Marathon Recovery and a 4 Mile Race!
It’s been one week since the San Francisco Marathon and wouldn’t you know- I’ve already run another race since then… I’m sure this comes as no surprise. The Batesville 4 Mile Classic was the 12th race...
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Watermelon 5k Race Recap
The Watermelon 5k in Hope, Arkansas was race #13 in the Arkansas Grand Prix series. To be honest this was probably one of those races I would not have done had it not been for my goal of Iron Runner....
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Hot Pepper Nights 10k- 2016 edition
What would bring me back to a 10k that has the word “hot” in the name of it? Good question! This is actually a very organized and fun, local race in Jonesboro. It was not on the Grand Prix schedule...
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The Wildcat Road Mile- 2016 edition
Saturday was my third time to race in the Wildcat Road Mile. This is a small, local race that benefits my daughter’s cross country team. The mile is an intimidating distance for me and coming off a...
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ARK Classic 5k Race Recap- 2016
Last Saturday I ran in the ARK Classic 5k which was race # 14 in the Arkansas Grand Prix series. Technically this was my third time to run it and the third time on a new course! I actually ran this...
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Minuteman Cross Country 5k
Saturday’s Grand Prix race took me way back to my former running days. Lining up in boxed lanes in a grassy field makes me feel like a high school cross country runner all over again. A few...
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Arkansas 20k Race Report- 2016
This Saturday marked the 8th consecutive weekend I had a race. Yes, this is now my (unintentional) record but I promise the racing streak ends here! Of all 8 races I probably had the lowest...
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Catching up on a few races…
October has been a big month of training with my usual amount racing too! Right now I’m in a pretty solid training groove hitting between 60-70 miles a week and feeling good with a little more than 7...
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Soaring Wings Half Marathon 2016 Race Recap
Not every year is going to be a good running year and that’s the way 2011 was for me. My sweet Ashton was born that year and I learned a lot about priorities and starting over again. A couple months...
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The Breakaway 10k and Breaking 38!!
I remember a time when the 10k was my most dreaded racing distance. I ran two of them my senior year of high school and vowed never again! I knew nothing about 10k pacing and my strategy was...
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The Spa 10k 2016 and the 2016 RRCA Awards
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to relax and enjoy some quiet time with friends and family. This week has flown by and I’ve enjoyed every bit of downtime we’ve had! It’s actually...
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CASA Half Marathon 2016- Officially an Iron Runner!
As luck would have it my favorite half marathon in Arkansas and my goal marathon were scheduled one week apart. I know most people would forego the half and focus on the marathon. I might have agreed...
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The Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon- 2016 Race Recap
In the weeks leading up to the 3 Bridges Marathon I was confident and sure that this was going to be my best marathon to date. I’d had a strong training cycle with my highest and most consistent...
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