Race Recap: 2015 Gulf Beach Half Marathon

Last Friday, I gave you a little bit of a preview about the 2015 Gulf Beach Half Marathon in my #FridayFive post.  So, head on over there if you want the quick and dirty 😉  Otherwise, hang tight because this might get lengthy.  To give you some history, I ran the Gulf Beach Half Marathon in 2013 and again in 2014.  In 2013, I set my current personal record on this course and loved the race.  Since 2013, running and I {Read More}

Friday Five: Fall Racing & Tough Decisions

Okay, so it is seriously time to dust off my blog.  I’m linking up with Mar, Courtney and Cynthia‘s Friday Five to give you the quick and dirty lowdown on my running life lately.  I do have full recaps coming but I thought this would give those of you still hanging around a very quick recap of my past few months of running, questioning my decision to take on a fall marathon, and what’s up next! 1.) Gulf Beach Half {Read More}

Race Recap: 2014 Gulf Beach Half Marathon

A few weeks ago, with less than 40 spots until the race sold out, I went ahead and finally purchased my entry into the 2014 Gulf Beach Half Marathon. This was my PR race from last year, where I worked for my 1:50:15 finishing time {recap here!}. I knew I was not in shape to try for a PR but I thought it would be the perfect training run. I really wanted to see if I could cover the half {Read More}

NYC Marathon Training Week 11 &12

With NYC Marathon training week 11 and 12 in the bank, things are definitely on the upswing.  My mileage is still low, but I’m feeling pretty good, ran a few races and long runs are getting a bit more comfortable. Week #11. September 1-7 Monday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Tuesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Wednesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Thursday:  3.31 Miles (Easy) – 31:55/9:39 Friday:  Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Saturday:  9/11 Heroes Run 5k – 3.1 Miles – 25:08/8:06 – Rolling {Read More}

Race Recap: Gulf Beach Half Marathon 9/14/2013

This week will be RACE RECAP catch up week on Lisa Runs for Cupcakes!  First up, the Gulf Beach Half Marathon! A few weeks before the race, I decided to run the Gulf Beach Half Marathon in Milford, Connecticut, about a half hour from my hometown of Norwalk, CT.  This is about an hour and half from where we currently live so after Cora went to sleep, I drove to CT and slept over at my grand-parents house to make {Read More}