Thanks to the Friday Five link-up with Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney, I’m offering five races you need to experience! And, don’t worry because I am offering you some races that are still taking registrations and races that you can throw your name in the hat via their lottery systems. Plus, there is a little bit for everyone with a variety of distances! Beach to Beacon 10k: This is hands down one of my favorite races. I love Maine and the execution of {Read More}
The one way to stick out as a Ragnar Relay newbie is to have a lame van. Yup, you read that right. You do not want to be the odd van out and show up to the starting line with a plain, white van. BORING! Here are my van decorating tips & lessons learned from relays past: 1.) You have your team name… Run with it! Make funny slogans and get creative! Combine that with the location and the options are {Read More}
I can’t believe that I ran Ragnar SoCal a few weeks ago. Seriously, where does time go?! After heading to beautiful California for a long weekend, it was really hard for me to come home and get back in the swing of work and life! I think the lack of sleep from the weekend and the travel/time change is really what did me in! But, now that I am back and getting my life organized, I’m finally ready to sit down {Read More}
Yup, it’s almost time for Ragnar SoCal 2014! Running this relay with Team Tough Chik has been in the works for a while and it is hard to believe that it is GO TIME! Here’s a look at my legs for Van #1 - Runner #1: Leg #1 (5.9 Miles/Hard - Huntington Beach) Leg #13 ( 11.9 Miles/Very Hard - San Onofre State Beach) Leg #25 (8.10 Miles/Very Hard - South Ponto State beach) Total: 25.9 Beachy Miles No doubt, this {Read More}
2014 Team Tough Chik registration opens TODAY! This supportive group of runners, bikers, swimmers and all around athletes has become such an amazing part of my life. When I think of my Toughies, sisterhood, support, guidance, mentorship, friendship, and HARD WORK come to mind! Toughies come in every shape, size, background and athletic ability. Being a part of the team is all about knowing that YOU ARE TOUGH ENOUGH! Watch this video and I’m pretty sure that you will be {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}
