The second half of the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge included runDisney‘s 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon. {Read about the first part of the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge, the Disneyland 10k here.} Jake and I both wanted to take it easy for this run. I was treating it as a long training run for Marine Corps Marathon and this gave me a chance to take in the sights of the race. Just after Mile 1, runners entered the back lots of California {Read More}
On Labor Day weekend, The Disneyland 10k was the first part of the inaugural Dumbo Double Dare Challenge. Thanks to the time change, I was up and ready to roll for this run. From the Grand California, we had a really short walk to the starting area. When we got there it was a bit confusing since the 5k had just started. And, that also meant the 10k runners were being held and not allowed into the corrals. Jake said {Read More}
We RUN to honor the heroes of 9/11. We run to HONOR the service of those who’ve served our nation since. We run to ACTIVATE COMMUNITIES and EMPOWER your local veterans, first responders and survivors. - 9/11 Heroes Run Last weekend I participated in my third 9-11 Heroes Run. The past two years I raced in the Annapolis, MD Heroes Run. This year, when I found out that an inaugural race would be held in my hometown of Norwalk, CT, {Read More}
No, not these legs… Although I must say that these Team Lemonade Pro Compression socks are pretty fabulous! I am talking about the three legs that I will be running at Hood to Coast this weekend! As Runner #3 for Nuun‘s Team Lemonade, I will be tackling these runs: Leg #3: Hello downhill. The goal is to not go out too hard and rock steady. Cool. Okay, moving on… Rating: Easy / Mileage: 3.93 Leg #15: This will be my longest leg {Read More}
I can’t believe that this race happened over a month ago. I think I delayed this post since I had such a great time being an ambassador and meeting so many great folks through ZOOMA! Hello post-race blues! Well, that plus moving! So let’s cut to the chase… Saturday morning, I woke up early to make sure that I was at the start of the ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon. First things first, I went to the porta-potties. I ended {Read More}
Reusable Totes From ZOOMA! After work on Friday, we drove to Annapolis for the ZOOMA packet pick-up and Honest Tea Mocktail Party. We quickly checked into our hotel and then made our way over to the race host hotel, Loews Annapolis for the evening. As a race ambassador for ZOOMA Annapolis, I received complimentary registration for my race of choice. Since we were not pre-registered this was my last chance to bail on the half marathon and run the 10k. Since I hate the idea of {Read More}
