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2015 Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon Recap

Last year I ran the Inaugural Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon. Image: Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon Despite the torrential downpour, I had a strong race and PR'd by 2 minutes (probably fueled by coldness...I am not going to lie..there were tears of "why am I running in the rain/cold").  On August 22nd CGI Racing (the lovely team behind The Love Run) opened registration with a discounted price.  If you signed up that day you were entered to win a…

2015 Shamrock Half Marathon Race Recap Part 2

Missed Part 1? 2015 Shamrock 8K Race Recap.  It has been fun reading everyone's recap/account of the weekend through the linkup. The 8K was held on the most beautiful Saturday.  The post race festival/tent was on the beach and temperatures were in the 60s by the afternoon.  Below is the King Neptune statue basking in the sun (random....I always think of King Triton from the Little Mermaid whenever I passed the statue). Following the race I headed back to the…

2015 Shamrock 8K Race Recap Part 1

Eight months ago I signed up for the Shamrock Dolphin Challenge. In August I learned I was a member of the 2014-2015 J&A Ambassador Team - which made me even more excited to run Shamrock, one of their marquee events!  Over the next couple of months I learned several of my friends/fellow bloggers would also be in attendance - it was going to be a fun weekend.  Traveling I am a packer procrastinator extraordinaire - I tend to pack early…

2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll DC 5K Race Recap

When I first shared my 2015 race schedule in January, I was only planning on running the St. Pat's 5K and 10K (Double), Shamrock 8K and Half (Dolphin Challenge), and the Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon.  I know...I know.... "only"...you can roll your eyes :)  After some catch up time on the Rock 'n' Roll DC Facebook page... I saw this:Image: Rock 'n' Roll DC Facebook Adorable...right!? I really dug this year's 5K medal and timing-wise it was early enough…

2015 St. Pat’s 5K and 10K (Double) Race Recap

Last year I participated in Pacers' St. Patrick's Day 8K.  The race was flat, festive, and the start of what was a memorable spring season.  When Pacer's released their event 2015 schedule, I was delighted to see a page for the St. Pat's 10K, 5K, Double and Leap. Image: Pacers Running Pacers was bringing back the 10K! Runners had the option to sign up for the 10K, 5K or both (the Double).  Double participants would receive a finisher's medal - ummm…

2015 Charleston Half Marathon Race Recap

This past Saturday I ran my 19th half marathon in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina with my friends Emily, Gerri and Nathasha (here is her recap).  Image: Charleston Marathon This half has been on a bucket list ever since I read Nevie’s recap from last year’s half.  When I was drafting my race schedule for this year the Charleston Half Marathon was an easy choice - charming city, historical sites, amazing food, and “warmer” weather.  Traveling After work on Friday, we…

2015 Predictions & Resolutions 5K Race Recap

This year I kicked off 2015 by running the Predictions & Resolutions 5K in Arlington, Virginia.  This low-key, no frills race is hosted by DC Road Runners and is the same 5K that Courtney and Mar participated in last year.   Image: DC Road Runners I thought I would be participating in Potomac River Running New Year’s Day 5K (like I did last year), but after a few quick tweets and little convincing I was signed up for this 5K.  A…

2014 Surf N Santa 5 Miler Race Recap

On Saturday I ran the Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler (yes..the same wonderful group that managed the Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K and Half Marathon a month ago) with my mom.  There were changes this year to the distance (formally a 10M/5K) and time (formerly a morning run).  I was so excited to run a twilight race under the boardwalk lights as my last race of the year. Packet Pickup / Expo  Because the race started at 4:30PM, my mom and I left…

2014 Jingle Bell All the Way 5K Race Recap

"Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.  Oh, what fun is to… run down Pennsylvania Avenue…." Image: Jingle All the Way 5K This past weekend I participated in the Jingle Bell All the Way 5K.  Managed by Pacers (they also run the St. Patricks Day 8K, the GW Parkway 10 Miler, and the S.O.M.E Trot for Hunger 5k races).  Typically this race is a 8K, but this year it was shorten to a 5K due to construction.  Packet Pickup…

2014 SOME Trot for Hunger 5K Race Recap

This past Thursday I participated in the So Others May Eat (SOME) Trot for Hunger 5K in Washington, DC (here is a link to last year’s recap).   Image: SOME Trot for Hunger Packet Pickup Like last year, organizers offered three packet pickup options the week of the race: Pacers Logan Circle Pickup on Tuesday Pacers Alexandria Pickup on Wednesday Race Day Pickup My friend Jenn picked up my bib and shirt (long sleeve cotton) for me.  Race Goals (“A”…