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2014 Damascus Freedom 5K Race Recap

The fifth annual Damascus Freedom 5K was held this past Sunday in Damascus, Maryland.  The town is about 50-60 minutes north of DC. Image: Damascus Freedom 5K Once you get to upper MoCo, you see more views like this.   I signed up for this race 3 days prior to Sunday.  I was looking for a 5K that was low key, small, local, and went to a good cause. I found this race on Run Washington -it fit all the…

2014 B.A.A 10K Race Recap

This past weekend I went to Boston and ran the B.A.A 10K, the second event of the B.A.A Distance Medley.  As you may recall, I ran the B.A.A 5K back in April.  While my visit to Boston was short, it was a beautiful weekend for running!  Race Packet Delivery Just like the B.A.A 5K, no packet pickup! I am getting spoiled by this! Registrants from the United States and Canada received their race packets in the mail (free of charge). …

B.A.A 5K Race Recap Part 1 (Run as One)

This past weekend I went to Boston to visit my sisters and run the B.A.A 5K, the first event of the B.A.A Distance Medley.  It was an amazing experience to participate in an event preceding the Boston Marathon - there was an incredible amount of spirit in the city.  Image: Boston Athletic Association "Run as One" was one of the themes that emerged from this weekend - and it was quite fitting to see a diverse group of people come…

2014 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Race Recap

This past weekend I ran my 3rd Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (as did several of my friends) in Washington, DC. Logo: Credit Union Cherry Blossom My first time running the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler was in 2007.  Back then there was no lottery (my friend Jenn B. and I signed up on a whim ) and the course started/finished at West Potomac Park (majority through Rock Creek Park and no Hains Point). They also gave out (free) key chains to…

Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon Race Recap

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This past weekend I ran my 12th half marathon! I originally did not have this race on my 2014 schedule because there was a chance I would be out of town and RNR races tend to be on the pricier side (I ran RNR Philly in 2011).  It ended up I would not go on vacation (had to stay in the area for my project) and Rock ‘n’ Roll USA had a $99 sale during President’s…

2013 SOME Trot for Hunger 5K Race Recap

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and stayed warm! I had a great time celebrating with my family in Maryland. Logo: SOME This year I decided to try the So Others May Eat (SOME) Trot for Hunger 5K in Washington, D.C.  As the name suggests, the 5K benefits DC’s homeless by providing them with food, clothing, and healthcare every Thanksgiving.  I signed up for this 5K last year, but I overslept and missed the start……(yes those are ominous dot…

2013 TSC Annapolis Half Marathon Race Recap

This past Saturday I ran the half marathon of the 3rd Annual Annapolis Running Classic (they also had a 10K distance).  As the name suggests, the Annapolis Running Classic is held in Annapolis, Maryland.  Annapolis is the Maryland state capital and approximately 30 miles east of Washington, DC.  It is home to the United States Naval Academy, a historic downtown filled with cute stores and restaurants, and sits on the Chesapeake Bay. I could not recall why I signed up…

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon Recap

The 4th annual Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon was originally scheduled for October 6, 2013 (the same weekend I ran the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon).  Due to the government shutdown (a majority of the course is on National Park property) the race was rescheduled for November 10, 2013.  Race directors gave runners an option to run the race on November 10th, or defer their entry for up to two years.   Logo: Wilson Bridge Half Marathon When I heard race…

Healdsburg Half Marathon Race Recap-Part 3

Need to catch up? Part 1? Part 2? The 5th Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon was held on Saturday October 26, 2013.  It was a point-to-point race-which means the start and finish locations are different.  The half started at Trentadue Winery in Geyserville, CA and ended at Lake Sonoma Warm Springs Recreation Area in Healdsburg, CA (part of the Sonoma Valley).  Transportation was provided to/from the start/finish (even spectators!) at four designated locations. Race Morning After a delicious pre-race dinner…