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2015 Annapolis Running Classic A-Team + Discount!

Fun news to announce! Last week I received an email that I was selected to be a member of the Annapolis Running Classic Ambassador Team aka the A-Team (search #NapRunATeam on social media).  The Annapolis Running Classic will be held on Saturday November 21, 2015 and I hope to see you there running the 10K or half marathon.  There is also a post race party with soup, beer and oysters.  This will be my second time running the half.  I ran…

2015 St. Michaels Half Marathon Race Recap

The recap is here!! About 3 weeks ago I ran my 22nd half marathon at the St. Michaels Running Festival.  I actually signed up for this race in 2013, but forgot it was the same weekend as my sister's college graduation (I went to the graduation of course and DNS the race).   Image: St. Michaels Running Festival I was excited to have this half on my schedule because my friend Emily said this was a flat, fast course (it holds her current…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 1 – 6/1-6/7

One week down and many weeks to go.  The highlight of last week included swimming (yay) and the lowlight was missing some runs (boo).  I am not to worried about it, I'll be able to make it up this week.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.   Monday 6/1– 2 mile walk + 35 minutes swimming Tuesday 6/2 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training  Wednesday 6/3 – 2 mile walk +…

Friday Five – Scenes from National Running Day

This week actually went by quickly - love when that happens! Did you know today is National Donut (or Doughnut) Day? USA Today had a fun article featuring stats.  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and sharing Five Scenes from National Running Day. 1. Constitution Gardens First stop! You may remember the name when I ran here  this past spring.  I miss the Cherry Blossoms! 2. Vietnam Memorial Beautiful and tons of school groups visiting. 3. Washington Monument It was…

Chicago Marathon Training Plan….and All That Jazz

Happy National Egg, Chocolate Macaroon, Running Day (actually it really is National Egg and Chocolate Macaroon Day as well.... read it here and here).  I'll share my Running Day adventures with you all on Friday.  Anyways... onto Chicago Marathon Training and All That Jazz <----get it? Ohhh I crack myself up.    Image: Chicago Marathon  Marathon Training Plan  The past couple of weeks I've been tinkering with my Chicago Marathon Training Plan.  Last year I signed up for the Potomac River Running…

Need Your Help Picking a Race!

June 1st is approaching...which means race price increases (here is an old post on Race Registration Savings Tips)! As you all know I am tweaking my Chicago Marathon training plan this weekend.  Like last year, I plan on incorporating some races as part of my long runs this summer/fall (at marathon pace).  This is where I need your help...I am torn between two races for my 20 miler weekend (not too concerned about swag): Race Option #1 - Navy Air…

2015 PRR Mother’s Day 4 Miler Race Recap

This past winter I purchased a race pass from Potomac River Running (4 races for $110 or $27/race).  I was looking at the PRR events page and saw they had a Mother's Day 4 Miler on the calendar - perfect! I asked my mom if she would like to participate on Mother's Day morning and she said, "yes".   Image: Potomac River Running I signed us both up (PRR issues you a race pass code upon registration and the same code…

2015 RES1CUE Run 8K Race Recap

One week ago (and some) the 2nd Annual RES1CUE Run 8K was held in Bethesda, Maryland.  This 8K supports the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - they provide emergency medical, fire, and rescue services in Bethesda, Chevy-Chase and surrounding neighborhoods (even Northwest, DC). Image: Courtesy of the Bethesda Res1cue 8K A little over a month ago my cousin Steph sent an email about the race - I never heard of it! After checking my calendar (she really had to pull my…

Friday Five – Ways to Share the Running Love

Hello Friday!! I am looking forward to another weekend of beautiful weather.  On Sunday, my mom and I will be participating in Potomac River Running's Mothers's Day 4 Miler - will I see you there? Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is Five Ways to Share the Running Love.  1. Volunteer or Coach Races are always in need of volunteers (especially for the non-glamorous pre-race set up or post-race break-down).  There are also organizations like Girls on…

St. Michael’s Half Training 4/27-5/3 – Week 6

What a weekend! It was SOO beautiful out - I hope you were able to enjoy the sunshine as well.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 4/27 - 3.5 miles  (hills)  Tuesday 4/28 - 60 minutes personal training + 3.1 miles (strength exercises) Wednesday 4/29 – Rest day Thursday 4/30 - 2 miles walking Friday 5/1 - 2 miles walking Saturday 5/2 - 5 miles + 3.1 miles (hills and intervals) Sunday 5/3 – Bethesda Chevy Chase Res1cue…