The Firecracker Fast 5k is truly a race that lives up to its name! The first time I ran it in 2013 I had no idea what to expect and it did not disappoint. It’s a fast point to point race with a lot of downhill in the first 2 miles. I love downhill racing but unfortunately there are not many races like this around here. The first time I ran this course I finished in 17:52- my first sub…
This masters series quest has taught me a lot these past 6 months. It’s been challenging, fun, and extremely motivating. When you’re chasing state records there are a few things to consider: 1.) Races need to be in state and certified. 2.) There are some race distances you only get one or two shots at a year. There are plenty of 5k’s and 10ks, half and full marathons but some of the distances are few and far between. When I…
Has it already been over a month since the marathon? I thought I would write this recap at some point over the holidays but obviously never got around to it. Even though things didn’t go quite as planned I like documenting my races because there’s always things I can learn from them. I usually learn more from races like this one! I trained for MONTHS for 3B26. It wasn’t my highest mileage training cycle ever but I was running consistent…
The 5k has always been my favorite racing distance followed closely by the marathon. I have no idea how many I’ve raced over the years- there’s just been way too many to count. It was my go-to racing distance in high school when my family would pick a race to run on the weekend. In college I raced mostly 5ks and I think my usual strategy was start fast and finish dead. I have enjoyed this distance much more post…
It’s been a while since I pulled a double header so I guess I was due. I’ve had a few 10k/ 5k or 5k/5k combos but I’ve never had a 5k/ 10 Miler. One thing both races had in common was warm weather! Race #1- Mary Jane Moix 5k Location: Conway, AR Time: 8:00 AM This was my first time to run the Moix 5k. A friend from Conway mentioned it to me and thought I might be interested since…
Winning the Little Rock Marathon last year was an experience that I’ll never forget. I spent the next 12 months knowing that I wanted to run it again but it was very intimating. My 2016 race win would be a very tough act to follow but I knew I wanted to try. Training for LRM started at the beginning of January. It was a short cycle since I ran the 3 Bridges Marathon mid December and my body needed the…
In the weeks leading up to the 3 Bridges Marathon I was confident and sure that this was going to be my best marathon to date. I’d had a strong training cycle with my highest and most consistent mileage. I was running my best workout times and my tune-up races were right where I wanted them to be. I knew the race course well (my first sub 3 was at 3 Bridges) and both times I’d run it the weather…
It’s been three days since the Little Rock Marathon and I’m still feeling the love. Thank you so much for all the messages and comments after Sunday’s race! I really appreciate it. It’s still very hard to believe this happened. Ten years ago I had my first experience with the Little Rock Marathon. I went as a spectator and a very pregnant one at that! I was there to cheer on my husband. I NEVER imagined one day running in…
It’s been a little over a week since my last race of the year and before this one gets lost in the mix of Christmas and New Years I guess I should get up some sort of a recap! The Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon was my 14th marathon (and 3rd this year). Typically months of dedicated training goes into a marathon and I’ve never been someone to run one “for fun” so this was a new experience for me….
This past weekend I ran in what I can honestly say is my most intimidating race of the year. Yes, it’s only one mile but it’s ONE MILE! Was I ready for it? Not quite. I think I was more ready physically than mentally. The week got off to a rough start with the stomach bug which hit myself and our younger three kids. By Tuesday I was running again and I thought everyone was in the clear. Friday, the…