The Spud Run 5K was the race I wanted to run to commemorate my 45th birthday. There were three events that Saturday, but I had to return to Hastings to give this race another go. That's how much I loved the 10K version last year. About The Spud Run The Spud Run is a local event that takes ...
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race report: spud run 5k (5.7.2022)
five ways for every race director to ensure a successful race
What makes a successful race? It takes a race director and team committed to providing an incredible, safe, and consistent experience to its runners. This past weekend, a six-year-old boy ran all 26.2 miles of the Flying Pig Marathon, with the permission and support of the race director. It got ...
my alphabet of races (part 2)
Last week, I posted Part 1 of my alphabet of races. This week, I plan to finish it off! Can I hit every letter? Let's find out! N is for NEON Vibe Let's travel back to 2014, when I did this untimed blacklight/neon/glow in the dark race. In case you can't see, it was a ton of fun! I don't ...
week 70: the start of birthday season
The end of April marks the start of a pretty active birthday (and holiday) season in our family. We have A's birthday, Mother's Day, my birthday, Father's Day and my mom's birthday. Throw in 8th grade "graduation" and we have ourselves a pretty busy few months ahead. Sunday Cardio: 1.41 ...
five ways to celebrate your mother runner
Mother's Day is just over one week, which means it's time to find the perfect way to celebrate the mother runner in your life! Encourage her to get out for a run The first thing that ever mother runner wants is time to run. Whether it's Sunday morning miles in the neighborhood or a virtual ...
week 69: running to the end of April
Can you believe that April is coming to a close? I mean, I know that the Earth turns and the sun rises and time passes, but sheesh. This is a pretty intense week: someone is having a 14th birthday on Friday. I can't even believe it. Sunday Cardio: 3.18 miles, walkingThighs Challenge: 22 ...
