This was my 63rd half marathon. Some are harder than others and I’d say this definitely ranks up there as one of the hottest I ever done. I spent a few hours on a Halloween costume that I dutifully packed away in my suitcase for race weekend. All the pieces would hold up for 13.1 … Continue reading Race recap: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon 2024
This was a particularly busy time for us, and we made a short turnaround trip to Roswell to 1) support/race this local 5K and 2) work on some business stuff in New Mexico. I've done this race every year since 2021. I should get my medals organized, because I'm going to start blinging out pretty … Continue reading Race recap: Alien Chase 5K 2024
I scheduled myself a Terrific Lady Weekend™️, which is when I make solo weekend plans by myself that either involve racing or Disney. This time around, it involved a back-to-back race...a 5K and a half marathon called The Double Eagle Challenge. I was going to be in town for a work trip for a week, … Continue reading Race recap: North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon 2024
The Colfax Half Marathon and 5K weekend were very hot hot HOT! I was about halfway through my Still I Run streak month by the time this race rolled around, so I had been doing some running (but not racing) at elevation. My goal was to finish both runs at under the required Dopey pace … Continue reading Race recap: Colfax Half Marathon 2024
I headed to one of my favorite cities -- Las Vegas -- for my 40th birthday. It was my first time racing the Labor of Love half marathon with Calico Racing in Lovell Canyon, which was maybe 30-45 minute outside of the city. It was a very crisp morning - a little chilly. I wore … Continue reading Race recap: Labor of Love Half Marathon 2024
The Hot Chocolate Seattle race is always a great one. I was excited to fly in for work a few days early to toe the start line. The weather was gray and cold, to be expected during this time of year in Seattle. This race was particularly special because it was my last race in … Continue reading Race recap: Hot Chocolate 15K Seattle 2024
Only 22 days left of this age group before my birthday. I've got some mixed feelings about this birthday. I think the older I get, the more mixed feelings come up. As I look back on how I've spent my 20s and 30s, I can't say I have very many regrets. All of the bad … Continue reading 22 Days Until the Big 4-0!
I finally ran three years in a row and made it to the Longboard Legacy Club! In past years I had always intended to make it three years uninterrupted, but for some reason or another I always had to skip the third year. Last year I almost had to bail from the race but ended … Continue reading Race Recap: Surf City Half Marathon 2024
Dopey dopey dopey...each time I say "no more!" and inevitably I'm always planning the next one. Post-race amnesia is so real. I'm already looking at ways to improve for 2025 and beyond. We registered for Dopey in April, and spent lots of time tinkering with our training schedule. I love using the Galloway training plan, … Continue reading Race Recap: Dopey Challenge 2024
I've seen Boulderthon advertised locally for a few years now, and have always been curious about it. I think the first year was on a trail, and since I am pretty clumsy on trails I skipped it. Last year was just out of the question. This year was also out of the question since after … Continue reading Race Recap: Boulderthon Half Marathon 2023
Amara in Training 