Welcome to Runs With Pugs, the story of a how a husband and wife embarked on a journey that began with Couch 2 5K and extended far beyond the nine week program.
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My name is Jenn. I’m the founder of the blog Runs With Pugs, living in Northeast Florida with my husband, tweenage son, a grumble of pugs and a grumpy hedgehog.
I am the Sales & Community Events Coordinator for the St. Augustine Moms Blog, and I serve on the board of my son’s school PTSO and as a committee member of his BSA Troop. I love volunteering my time and positively impacting our community.
When I’m not writing or momming, I fill my time with travel, running, yoga, hiking, reading and enjoying yummy foods.
But let me tell you a bit more about the running.
Once upon a time….
Mr. PugRunner and I were married in 2006. Shortly after, we pulled up roots (and our three pugs) in order to relocate and start a family. We welcomed our one and only son in 2008, and we could not have been happier.
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Bitten by the running bug…
In 2013, Mr PugRunner and I began running as a way to keep active and share a mutual interest. Our first goal was to enter in a local 5K and from there, I planned to go on to a 10K. Mr PugRunner didn’t think he was interested in longer distances.
We completed our first 5K on Memorial Day, 2013, and we were hooked.
Our son loved it, too.
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Little did I know but the siren song of sparkly medals turned out to be more temptation than I could resist, and I found myself registering for a half marathon before I was halfway through with C25K.
Whoops.
In 2014, Mr PugRunner joined me for his first half
and has run several since.
I made a huge commitment and took on 26.2 miles at the WDW Marathon to kick off 2015.
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What’s next for Runs With Pugs?
Since my first pair of running shoes, I’ve completed 20 half marathons, and a Ragnar Trail Relay. My next goal? 50 Races in 50 States!
I hope you’ll join us for our continuing adventures!