I registered for the Space Coast Half back in April. If I recall correctly, I signed up for this half marathon before I even signed up for my first 5K. I was lured by the bling and it kind of made my commitment to running real. My tendency is to register early. For one thing, a lot of the races I ...
this is it, complete with a mild freak out
happy thanksgiving!
May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! -- Author Unknown --- Have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and loved ...
the taper
You may want to sit down for this revelation. I. Hate. The. Taper. Shocking. I know. I don't even know if I'm doing it particularly well. "Resting" really isn't in my nature and the whole stepback of miles has felt more like laziness than smart management of energy. But, as with all ...
belt problem solved
During the Tower of Terror 10 Miler, I learned something very important. For my long runs, I was going to need to figure out a way to carry my fuel. When I train, I carry a handheld water bottle, with a little pouch attached, in which I can keep my energy chews or Honeystinger waffles. However, ...
myraceragz.com giveaway winner!
Thanks to everyone who played along in the MyRaceRagz.com givewaway! I ran the number of entrants through random.org and came up with lucky number 15. That corresponds with... MEGAN! Megan, guess what? Now you know all about myraceragz.com and can design a shirt ...
race report: st. augustine 10k
I love writing race reports. Love, love, love. And I am (mostly) excited to write this one. A small race, in the heart of the oldest city in the country, with the option for a 10K? Sign me up! The St. Augustine Marathon weekend was scheduled to take place over two days, Saturday, November ...