Firecracker Fast 5k 2018
The 5k has always been my favorite racing distance followed closely by the marathon. I have no idea how many I’ve raced over the years- there’s just been way too many to count. It was my go-to racing...
View ArticleA 5k and a 25k in one day- and one new PR!
Whenever my family gets together for a reunion we have a tradition of finding a local race to run. This has led to some interesting race experiences over the years. We’ve raced in Arkansas,...
View ArticleWhite River 4 Mile Classic Race Recap 2018- the one with a new PR!!
When I look back on my fastest race times most of my PRs are from races I did not get the overall win. My fastest marathon (2015) was set in the Chicago Marathon and obviously I wasn’t winning that...
View ArticleAnd now four 5ks later
I took a little race recap blogging break since my last post. After a few discouraging races and an injury I wasn’t in much of a mood to write about it but I’m ready to move on and look ahead now. For...
View ArticleSoaring Wings Half Marathon 2018
Last weekend I ran the Soaring Wings Half Marathon in Conway, Arkansas. This was my 4th Soaring Wings experience and I’d have to say it was my best. I ran it for the first time in 2009. It was actually...
View ArticleMidsouth Half Marathon 2018
On Saturday morning John and I made a quick trip to Wynne, AR for the Midsouth Half Marathon. I only told a few people I was even racing. I just didn’t want to make a big deal about it. I wanted to...
View ArticleBreakaway 10k ~ 2018 edition
This past Saturday was the third time I raced the Breakaway 10k but I’ve probably run this course over a hundred times. No exaggeration. I helped design the course a few years ago and it’s one of my...
View ArticleThe Spa 10k – 2018 edition “It’s all uphill from here!”
There was never really any question of whether or not I would run the Spa 10k. I love this race. It’s challenging and exhilarating all in one. This is one of those races I like to run regardless of...
View Article3 Bridges Marathon 2018
Has it already been over a month since the marathon? I thought I would write this recap at some point over the holidays but obviously never got around to it. Even though things didn’t go quite as...
View ArticleCASA Half Marathon
Ready or not I ran the CASA Half Marathon exactly 4 weeks after 3 Bridges. I love this race and truly believe it’s the fastest half marathon course in Arkansas. (At this point I think I’ve run most of...
View ArticleRiver Trail 15k 2019
The 15k is not the most popular distance to race but it’s become one of my favorites. To my knowledge we only have one certified 15k course in the state and it’s held on the first Saturday of February...
View ArticleRun the Line Half Marathon 2019!
Last weekend I headed to Texarkana for the 4th year in a row to Run the Line! This is a fun race along the Texas/ Arkansas border and I highly recommend it if you like running back and forth between...
View ArticleMissing a Marathon, running in a college track meet and Doc Rock Half...
It’s been a while… Not really sure where to pick up so I guess the best place to start is with Little Rock. (Feel free to skip ahead to brighter days!) Missing the Little Rock Marathon was crushing....
View ArticleMystic 10k and my favorite running vacation route
A few weeks ago we took a 9 day family vacation road trip to the Northeast and had a great time. We went to Pennsylvania, NYC, Connecticut, West Point and Cooperstown, NY, and finally Niagra Falls. We...
View ArticleInaugural Grand Prix Track Meet
Racing the day after a long road trip is not ideal. Last year I tried to race a 5k after a day long car ride home from Disney and 5 hours of sleep. The key word there was tried. I felt decent for...
View Article2 Races & 2 Records- Arkansas Runner 2 Mile & Go! Mile 2019
This masters series quest has taught me a lot these past 6 months. It’s been challenging, fun, and extremely motivating. When you’re chasing state records there are a few things to consider: 1.) Races...
View ArticleQuick Race Update- Capital City Classic 10k and the Wildcat Extra Mile
Capital City Classic 10k The running theme this spring has been “just go with it.” For a number of reasons I’ve learned to be more flexible and remember no race plan is set in stone. For example, the...
View ArticleFirecracker Fast 5k- a PR Surprise!
The Firecracker Fast 5k is truly a race that lives up to its name! The first time I ran it in 2013 I had no idea what to expect and it did not disappoint. It’s a fast point to point race with a lot of...
View ArticleThe Heat Was Definitely On 8K
In my masters series quest one of the more obscure distance records is the 8k. I think it falls under the same category as the 12k and 20k. They are not very common these days- especially compared to...
View ArticleFull Moon 25k- the Masters edition
It’s no secret that this summer I’ve been focused on speed and shorter distances. I probably had no business registering for a long trail race but there’s something about this race that brings me back...
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