I've been really thinking about what races I want to tackle in 2018, 2019, and so forth. I thought this was a great time to compile my Florida race bucket list! Have you done any of these races? Any thoughts or suggestions? #5 - Donna Half Marathon ok, this one has been on the bucket … Continue reading Friday Five – Florida Race bucket list
So the decision was made to not run. I went back and forth on it and made the choice that this was not supposed to happen. I told my coach and she basically said she was relieved and was glad I got there! I don't feel the slightest big bad about my decision. It actually … Continue reading Not to run
I've waited longer than I wanted to do this recap. Things got really busy with the end of the year approaching. If I'm being honest, this isn't my favorite race so I wasn't super pressed. This year I signed up for Space Coast half marathon because my husband was finishing number 5 of the Big … Continue reading Race Recap – Space Coast half marathon 2017
Where to even begin with this journey? Gasparilla was my A-race. I was planning to train for the Disney half, maintain my fitness, and then rock out Gasparilla. However, when Disney got cancelled my training plan went to hell. I was still hoping Gasparilla would go well but wasn't sure. Turns out Gasparilla went AMAZING! … Continue reading Gasparilla Half Marathon 2017 – race recap
It looks like I'm finally going to get to race this weekend! Looks like the weather is going to be pretty good! I'm heading over to pickup my packet today and taking a look at the expo. Tomorrow I'm volunteering with the Humane Society at the expo to hand out bibs. Then early on Sunday … Continue reading Gearing up for Gasparilla
So, the game plan was to train for the Donald Half marathon, ride that into Hot Chocolate 15, and then maintain until Gasparilla half marathon. Well that all got shot to hell when Donald got cancelled. A new game plan was needed. Let's be honest, a new motivation was needed. When Donald was cancelled, I … Continue reading A new goal and a new plan
Last week I went for a run in the morning. I haven't done this since probably April because we moved. We moved and all of a sudden my schedule was off and I just couldn't get motivated to get up and get out. I wasn't training for anything and I had no motivator. A couple … Continue reading I’m finding the joy again
This weekend my husband and I both had big events! I had my Iron Girl race in Clearwater and he had IRONMAN 70.3 Haines City. I just need to brag that my medal is totally better! I mean, I know I totally helped to design it but mine is totes better! The hubby even said … Continue reading My medal is totally better
Yep, my last 2 weeks have been super busy but today starts the super crazy ridiculous time! Did you know those races you run don't just appear out of thin air? They take months of planning and days of setup all for 4 hours of activity. I've had meetings with city officials, answered lots of … Continue reading It is race week
Yes, I am a race director. This makes me both a very considerate runner as well as an easily offended runner. I say this because I feel for the race director in running situations. Last year, when Disney's Wine & Dine made the tough decision to cut the race short because of the weather and people … Continue reading Race Ugly
