Category Archives: Race Recaps

I Ran My Own Race (2012 Army Ten Miler)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Coco

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

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Coco

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

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Coco

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)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Coco

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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Race Recap: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Coco

Foreshadowing The conditions were perfect for a great run at the 2012 Cherry Blossom 10 miler: it was cool (upper 40s), cloudy, and the course was flat. Backstory After deciding that my husband would drop me off at the race … Continue reading →

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