As always, the alarm rang much too early on Saturday morning. Mr PugRunner had woken up at 4:00 AM, and I wasn't far behind him at 5:00. He took the first shower, and I went last. We dressed, I taped, and we checked to make sure we had everything we needed. I was hoping to get downstairs by 6:00 ...
race report: gate river run 15k
race report: gate river run 15k expo & pre-race
Friday was a big day. We had to pack for little man and for ourselves. He was going to be spending two night with his grandparents and we were going to check into the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront for the night (traffic in and out of the downtown area on race morning is purported to be ...
the state of the gate (river run)
The countdown is on until my first Gate River Run. I'm trying to get past the apprehension and disappointment and on to the excitement. A lot of times, I have felt great about saying "Hey. I'm running this for fun. I'm going to soak it all up and enjoy and not worry about anything ...
race report: march to get screened 5k run/walk
This is a sponsored post. I received two complimentary registrations to the March To Get Screened 5K walk/run for my own use as well as two to give away to readers as compensation for helping to promote the event. All opinions are my own. I got home from the Neon Vibe at about 10:30 PM (after a ...
race report: the neon vibe 5k
I think I've come to the conclusion that night racing is not for me. It's hard to get myself going and it's even harder to keep up my stamina. However, a glowing, nighttime fun run? I'm always up for something new. The Neon Vibe 5K came to Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville on Saturday ...
an interview with jenny jurek
This is a sponsored post. I received a complimentary Ultimate Direction Meow Waistpack and Handy 10 as a result of being a race Ambassador for ZOOMA Florida and as compensation for sharing this interview. All opinions are my own. One of the most important components to training and racing is ...