Tag Archives: Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run

2017 Cherry Blossom Race Recap

This weekend I ran my third race of 2017–the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. It’s my 6th year in a row running this race (I think my 7th time altogether), and I’ve almost figured out how to conquer Hains Point. Maybe … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness, Race Recaps | Tagged , | 37 Comments

Wrapping Up Thanksgiving Weekend And Looking Forward To Giving Tuesday

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, whether it was a quiet meal at home, a large family gathering, or a friendsgiving with the people you really wanted to spend time with. 🙂 For the first time in ages I … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness | Tagged , , , | 38 Comments

Ready For Fall Running

Today is the first day of fall, my favorite time of year! I’ve felt oddly disconnected from the seasons recently. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been doing so much traveling (there’s only one season in Miami!), because this … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

Facing The Reality Of Needing Recovery

My spring race schedule doesn’t leave much time for rest and recovery. The Reston 10 Miler was exactly one month before the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run last weekend, and the George Washington Parkway Classic 10 miler is only two weeks … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

A Blustery Cherry Blossom Race Recap

I bet the wind will make the headlines of a lot of 2016 Cherry Blossom race recaps, and it was no joke. When I heard it howling as I was getting out of bed, I wondered if the race would be canceled, … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness | Tagged , , | 50 Comments