Category Archives: Race!

They say there is this racing “bug” that you catch when you start doing races. I have most definitely been bitten! Though they stress me out at times, I love the anticipation and the energy around a good race. It also keeps me motivated to keep up with my training. On this page I will review some of the races I’ve done.

Goodyear Half & 10k – 8/13/16: Was that a run or a swim??

This morning I ran the Goodyear Half Marathon/10k, the second race in the Akron Marathon Race Series.  I ran the half last year in its inaugural year, and swore to never run a half in the summer ever again. And here I am. With a blog post about running a half in August. Something is clearly wrong with me lol!

GY half 2
Start line selfie!

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – 7/23/16

One of the things I like about doing races is all the good causes that benefit from the money that is raised.   This race was no exception, of course raising money for breast cancer research.  This is the second time I have run this one, the first time being back in 2013. Continue reading Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – 7/23/16