Happy New Year! 2018 gave me a HUGE achievement, I finished my first full marathon! Coming off the accomplishment of finishing the Marine Corps Marathon, I would like to switch focus for 2019. I want to focus on the half marathon distance for pace and set a goal for a 2:20 finish time, which would … Continue reading Happy 2019!
The Ringtown 5K Loop took place on June 16, 2018 in the small-town of Ringtown, PA. The cost of registration is $25 and online registration is available. Proceeds benefit the Ringtown Recreation Committee. The starting line was difficult to find, a GPS address was not provided and the entry form simply said “Ringtown Recreation Complex” … Continue reading Ringtown 5K Loop
I knew my Air Force PT test was coming, I scheduled it in advance. The test includes a waist measurement, 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of sit-ups and 1.5 mile run. AF standard is a waist under 35.5 inches and my waist measured 36 inches, this means I failed. Due to breaking my arm, … Continue reading PT Test Failure
The Stay at Home 5K is a small town quaint 5K with no frills. The run takes place in Summit Hill, PA and benefits the Summit Hill Recreation Commission. Registration online is $25 through Payal. The course was residential and had a lot of turns and small hills, I used this run for a speed … Continue reading Stay at Home 5K
This might be a TMI topic but I’ve promised I would write as much about marathon training as I could. However, my Grandma or Dad would not appreciate me talking about underwear on the internet. I’m a curvy fit girl without a thigh gap and wearing leggings causes me to chafe. I do not … Continue reading No Thigh Gap
The Hatfield Five & Dime race held in Hatfield, PA (30 miles outside Philadelphia) featured 2 distance options, a 5 miler or a 10 miler. The course was a flat and fast 5 mile loop, which can be mentally hard when doing the 10 miler. The course was flat through mostly residential areas, which was … Continue reading Hatfield 10 Miler
The Kutztown Fools Run featured a 2 mile walk, 5K and 10 miler distance. The 10 miler cost $30 and included a pink tech tee. The registration fee goes towards scholarships to Kutztown University. The course was mostly country roads with hills, be prepared to run hills. There were plenty of water stops along the … Continue reading Kutztown Fools Run
