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Marine Corps Marathon-Second Chance Registration!

Less than a week ago I received an email from the Marine Corps organization informing me I was not selected for the 40th running of the marathon (thank you for all your comments and to friends who offered to find a bib).  This morning I was checking my email when I saw this:   In case the image is too small, "The sport of running could define your circumstance as a 'false start.'  At the Marine Corps Marathon, let's just consider…

St. Michael’s Half Training 3/23-3/29 – Week 1

Hello Monday - back to the grind.  A catch up day for work, blogging (some posts and comments to follow up on), and life.  I had a wonderful time in Philly and look forward to sharing snippets of the weekend with you.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update. Image: Collaboration between Jen and Cliff Monday 3/23 - Rest day Tuesday 3/24 - Rest/sick day  Wednesday 3/25 - Rest/sick day Thursday 3/26…

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…

March Madness-Marine Corps Marathon-Lottery #2

A couple of weeks ago the Marine Corps opened their lottery for the 40th running of the marathon (it is going to be special, for sure), and I submitted my name.  I've already entered the Chicago Marathon lottery (selection status will be emailed on April 28, 2015).  Today the MCM announced our selection status and I was sent this email: Womp womp.  While I wait for Chicago, I'll start looking into other fall marathons, just in case (or explore 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…

Friday Five – Upcoming Spring Races

Today is Friday! Which means I'll be heading to Virginia Beach, VA for Shamrock Weekend (here is my Five Things Shamrock post).  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is "Spring".  Given today is the first day of Spring, I thought it would be appropriate to share my Upcoming Spring Races post Shamrock. 1. Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon Image: Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon Home of my half marathon PR, I will be…

2015 Across the Bay 10K Registration Code

Remember that time I ran across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge?    The Across the Bay 10K is returning this year on Sunday November 8, 2015 and I hope to see you there! Disclosure: I signed up for the Across the Bay 10K with my own money through Priority Registration.  All thoughts and opinions on the blog are my own.  I wanted to share this code with my fellow runners :)  Race organizers reached out to me with a registration link and code…

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…

Shamrock Half Training 3/9-3/15 – Week 8

This Friday I will be heading down to Virginia Beach for Shamrock Weekend.  So far the forecast is looking good....59°F/Partly Sunny on Saturday and 47°F/Partly Cloudy on Sunday. Monday 3/9 - 1/2 mile + 45 minutes personal training Tuesday 3/10 - Rest day Wednesday 3/11 - 1/2 mile Thursday 3/12 - 3 miles + 6o minutes personal training Friday 3/13 - 1.5 miles Saturday 3/14 - 1 mile walk + Rock 'n' Roll DC 5K + 1 mile walk + 60 minutes yoga Sunday 3/15 - Rest…

Friday Five – Things Shamrock Weekend

Hello Friday! Amazing how the weather has gone from this.... ....to this...in one week (okay...I kid.. there are no palm trees in DC, this is a pic from the U.S Botanical Gardens. You know what I mean :)  As per usual, today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia. In eight days I will be running my first race of the Dolphin Challenge (8K and Half Marathon).  I thought it would be fun to share Five Things Shamrock…