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2016 St. Pat’s Run 5K Race Recap

St. Patrick's Day races - they are always fun and festive. Pacers Running typically hosts their St. Patrick's themed race the first weekend of March in Washington, DC.  Image: Pacers Running I've participated in their races for the past two years:  2014 St. Patrick's Day 8K  2015 St. Pat's 5K and 10K (Double) Last year was the inaugural running of the 5K and 10K.  The course was moved from Pennsylvania/Capitol area to the Mall/Tidal Basin.  You may recall it was snowing last…

2015 Crystal City Twilighter 5K Race Recap

The first of four recaps - woo hoo! About a month ago (Chicago Marathon Training - Week 8 to be exact) I ran my first evening race with Kathryn, Courtney, Emily, and Prianka in Crystal City, Virginia.  We were also celebrating Kathryn's birthday! What a fun idea...I'll have to think of something similar for March :) Image: Pacer's Running Packet Pickup The Crystal City Twilighter 5K is put on by our favorite local running store, Pacers! Similar to their other…

2015 Crystal City Friday 5K Recap – Race 2/3

Missed Race #1? Recap here. This past Friday was Race #2 of the Crystal City Friday 5K race series.  As you may recall I had some lessons learned from Race #1.  This time I made sure I hydrated all day and ate a banana before the race.  Like last week, the forecast called for rain so I went with a tank top, a thin long sleeved shirt, and capris.  I also wore my New York City Marathon visor for the first…

2015 Crystal City Friday 5K Recap – Race 1/3

The Crystal City Friday 5K is an evening race series held in Crystal City, Virginia (surprise surprise hehe). There are four races and runners can register a la carte for $20/race or register for all four for $60 and receive a free tech tee. This race series was not originally part of my race schedule. I was reminded of the series when Abby mentioned she was participating in something similar in Charleston.  A few week ago Courtney sent a tweet…

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…

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…