October 6th, 2024Hampton Beach, NHThoughts…As much as I would have loved to reach my time goal, I am thrilled with how this race went (and for reference, my better times were in '08, '11, and '12 so definitely a different person then!)1) I never experienced negative thoughts that usually plague me around the halfway point. … Continue reading 2024 Rockfest Half Marathon
Category: Races
Holdenwood Trail Run
Well today was a first for me! I ran my first trail run, along with my husband, our two kids, my parents and our friend. Up until yesterday it looked like rain for the day but thankfully it held off until the afternoon. The Holdenwood trail is closed throughout the year, but it's open for … Continue reading Holdenwood Trail Run
My Running Lately
In a nut shell, it’s been AWESOME! (I just went back through my posts from earlier this year and realized that I haven’t shared the health journey I’ve been on since December! So, here we go…) Back in December, I joined a wellness program to try and get back on track with my diet and … Continue reading My Running Lately
Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Yesterday was my 39th birthday, aka: the last year of my 30s!I celebrated in the best way I know how: running a road race! I ran the Guinness St. Pat’s 5K with my parents and friend Sheri. The weather was overcast at the beginning but the sun did make its way out in the afternoon. … Continue reading Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Stowe 10 Miler
Well, it’s been over 2 months since I ran this race, but it’s still fresh in my mind!The night before, we stayed at the beautiful Von Trapp Lodge in Stowe. My parents had a room as well so that they could watch the kids while David and I ran. We had dinner at the Bierhall, … Continue reading Stowe 10 Miler
Racing in 2022
When the year started out I didn’t actually think I would have that many races for this year (in person or virtual). With David being gone for the first half of the year, it would have been difficult for me to get the time away. But thanks to my wonderful in-laws, I was able to … Continue reading Racing in 2022
Newburyport Half Marathon
I am both happy and disappointed with how the half marathon turned out. But the happy definitely outweighs the disappointment. And I know exactly where things went wrong, so that I can hopefully fix it for any future races.What went wrong? I went out too fast.I was so caught up in the crowd and loving … Continue reading Newburyport Half Marathon
Training for Another Half Marathon
Well, half marathon number 6 has been registered! October 24th, David and I will be running:I ran a race in this adorable town, back in 2014 during my 30 races challenge, so I’m excited to get back there again. And it’ll be fun to have a goal to work towards, and to actually have an … Continue reading Training for Another Half Marathon
Made With Bliss 