Category Archives: Race Recaps

Race Recap: 2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

As the race announcer put it, it was a “no excuses” kind of day, so I will do my best to write my race recap for the 2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler with no excuses! Saturday night I finally sucked … Continue reading

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I Ran My Own Race (2012 Army Ten Miler)

It is hard to write an awesome blog post about a race that bans cameras–and phones. I could have shown you how dark it was when I lined up at 6:15. I could have shown you the line of cute … Continue reading

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Race Recap: PVTC Go Fourth 8K 2012

I guess the PVTC Go Fourth 8K is my July 4th tradition. I think I missed it a few years for lacrosse tournaments, but if we are home, I will brave the heat and the hills to get some watermelon … Continue reading

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The $75 5K That Wasn’t

This week I am at conference in San Diego, staying at a resort hotel that extorts me at every turn. ($4.75 for a cup of Diet Coke? No thanks. $4.25 for a tall Starbucks brewed coffee? Yes, please!)  Knowing that … Continue reading

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Race Recap: GW Parkway Classic 2012 (Strong & Proud)

Despite my worries and the gloomy weather forecast the weather turned out not to be the story of this race. Actually, the weather was nearly perfect for me–cool with a light drizzle. I’d much rather run under those conditions than … Continue reading

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