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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”…

Inaugural Harbor Lights Half Marathon Recap

November 26, 2014 Missed the Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K race recap? Image: Harbor Lights Half Marathon Expo Volunteering Following the Harbor Lights 5K I went inside the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center for my volunteer shift.  As a J&A Ambassador, one of our responsibilities is to volunteer at their booth (J&A or non J&A expos) if we are available. I met a few of the other ambassadors - Jim, Jenn, Corinne and Lisa and we were there to answer…

Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K Race Recap

November 25, 2014 This past weekend I participated in the Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K and Half Marathon in Norfolk, Virginia. This event is managed my J&A racing, the same company who runs the Shamrock 8K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in March.   Image: Harbor Lights Half Marathon In July 2014 J&A sent the below email: Inaugural Event - Cool! Special Introductory Rate - Yes! J&A Race - Even Better! Get Lit Challenge - Fun! I signed up two days later and…

2014 .US National 12K Race Recap

November 18, 2014 This past weekend I ran the .US National 12K in Alexandria, Virginia.  “Open to all runners of all abilities, the .US National 12K…. will unite road racers, and local fitness enthusiasts with some of the best athletes USA Track & Field has to offer.” Image: .US National 12K I learned about this race last year after seeing signs at my local Pacers running store. Once I read Running with Perseverance’s recap I knew this would be a…

2014 Across the Bay 10K Race Recap

November 11, 2014 For over 30 years the annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk and Governor’s Bay Bridge Run welcomed runners/walkers over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  In 2006 it was canceled due to rising costs, restoration efforts, and security concerns. Image: Across they Bay 10K When it was announced that the 10K was coming back under new race management, I knew I wanted to sign up (even though I am scared of driving over that bridge - ranked as one of…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 3

November 6, 2014 Welcome to the final post of my New York City Marathon Race Recap!  Need to catch up? Here is Part 1 and Part 2.  Want to hear something funny? It probably took me 5-6 hours to write all these posts - the same amount of time it took for me to run my race (oooh teaser).  Okay onward to the race! Race Goals (“A” least probable and “C” most probable) My first (and only) marathon until Sunday…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 2

November 5, 2014 Missed Part 1? Friday was a long day between traveling from DC to NY and the expo. As expected, Halloween night was a low key affair and I went to bed early. I spent my Saturday reading the “Race Day - At the Start: Do’s and Dont’s” guide, uploading music to my iPod shuffle (thanks for the idea Nevie), sleeping, stretching, and waiting for Cliff to arrive.  I also picked up a couple of bananas and slices…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 1

November 4, 2014  What an incredible race experience - from beginning to end. I cannot believe this time yesterday I finished my second marathon!  Image: TSC NYC Marathon My journey to the NYC Marathon actually took quite a few years.  I entered the NYC marathon lottery in 2008 knowing that my chances of acceptance were slim. At that time entrants who were declined via lottery 3 years in a row were given automatic entry in the 4th year (this policy…