Palmer Lake is honestly my favorite race all year, aside from Dopey. This is certainly one of my forever races! A local homegrown event, 24 Hours of Palmer Lake typically features favorable weather, fall colors, and an easily accessible loop trail that makes it impossible to get lost or to run out of food. There's … Continue reading Race recap: 24 Hours of Palmer Lake 2025
The first race of the season came and went. I have quickly lost track of my weekly training reflections here on my blog. The little attention I have is split across so many different facets of my life - family, friends, work, grief, training, repeat. A few days before the race, we decided to renew … Continue reading Race recap: Disneyland Halloween Half 2025
I crossed the start line and finish line of the Dallas Marathon, but I’m not counting it towards my official count. This race was a total bummer to be honest. I was worried months ahead of time about being swept because the race had a hard sweep. I couldn't change my corral after registering, so … Continue reading Race recap: Dallas 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
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
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 