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Will I ever learn my lesson about running the hills in Kentucky?
One would THINK that after the Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon last year and it’s hills, I would have learned my lesson… After I finished that race, according to my watch, I had climbed 65 flights of stairs over the course of the 33 rolling hills. (full recap from that race here) Maybe I just enjoy […]
Is weight loss possible on vacation?
It’s been a while since I posted an update and figured today was time. The past week was a whirlwind week. 3 concerts in 3 states in 3 days, then an additional 3 days of exploring with my son for his birthday! We are both huge fans of Home Free, an acapella country group originally […]
I THINK I was just in Washington D.C. – the whirlwind tour
Ever have one of those weekends that you were so on the go that you really don’t realize what all you did… until after everything is over? That’s pretty much how last weekend went down. This year’s 1st race of the year was the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in Washington D.C.! 13.1 miles around […]
Door County Fall 50 2017 – Running against the Wind
What do you get when you combine 5 runners (4 of which met each other that morning), 1 support vehicle, 2 cases of water, 4 containers of chocolate covered treats, sweaty socks, amazing fall colors and a cold breeze off the lake? One epic race day at the Door County Fall 50! This is one […]
Pink… Pumpkins, hair, cookies and everything in between!
October brings along my favorite part of race season. Aside from the cooler running temperatures, it is also time for some of my favorite races in the area! Which also means that I need to pick and choose which ones that I want to run – since I can’t be in multiple places at the […]
Those dreaded race photos aren’t so bad now!
They say that the right outfit can change a person’s outlook and confidence, which is why there are more and more organizations popping up out there to help out those who are out of work, starting over etc. This can be said for the running world too! Having the right running gear can really put […]
Crazy Hamster Running Wild in Green Bay, Volume 2
What started out as a crazy idea has turned into a crazy adventure! Welcome to Volume 2 of Crazy hamster Running Wild in Green Bay! This month sees more streets on foot but also adds a lot of miles on wheels! Yup, lots of biking all over the county! Where all did we end up… […]
Crazy Hamster Running Wild in Green Bay, Volume 1
Back in June, I was invited by fellow Skirt Sports Ambassador Sandy Stiner to join her on a crazy challenge. Run every street in your city. Yes, Every Street. It might take more than just this year, but this was going to be a new adventure. This is the first of many post to capture my […]
Surviving the Worlds Longest 5k – a true story!
This past weekend, I took on a new challenge. It was something I NEVER thought I would do… but with all the challenges I have faced, I knew that this one was one that I couldn’t pass up! The 2017 Run with the Flamingo’s 5k – the Worlds Longest 5k! Yup, it’s a 5k… and […]