Category Archives: Races

Resolutions past & present

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

I like setting resolutions.  I am the type that when I say I will do something, I almost always do it.  Perhaps this is the Monica Gellar in me, but I love completing tasks. Last year I was indifferent about … Continue reading →

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Run for Green 5K

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Yesterday was the big day- Riley’s first ever race with Mommy! I woke up early for my usual routine: a cup of coffee, lots of water and my usual e-mail checking.  I had considered waking Riley up early too, so that … Continue reading →

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Race Prep: What to pack when running with kid(s)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Well, we’re all set here in the RKR household for tomorrows RUN FOR GREEN race.  Riley’s asleep, i’m procrastinating from going to bed (as usual), my clothes (and Riley’s) are laid out and our bag is packed. Luckily we’re just … Continue reading →

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10 Running Related Personal Questions

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I was just reading through my Google Reader when I came across Susans‘ post titled, “10 Running Related Personal Questions“.  I love a good list, especially when it’s running related.  I couldn’t wait to respond with my own answers, as … Continue reading →

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Our Pre-Race Practice Run

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

As you guys know, pregnancy certainly hasn’t kept me from running.  One thing it has kept me from though,  is running in races.  This is mainly because I have never run a race just for fun, i’ve always pushed myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy, Races, Riley-Boo, Running, Workouts | 5 Comments

Oh Happy Day!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

It mine as well be Christmas. Today is National Running Day, which is easy for me to remember since it is the first Wednesday in June each year.  I always, used to always, know the June dates, since my birthday is … Continue reading →

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post race week

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Despite having run a half marathon on Sunday, I woke up monday morning ready to workout.  I headed over to our local YMCA to take a morning Pilates class. I have taken the class once before and thought it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pilates, Races, Running, Workouts | 6 Comments

‘NC Half Marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway’ Race Recap

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

What a day, what a day. Rather than beginning when my alarm went off at 5am, it started a bit earlier when I woke up to hail pounding our windows.  Awesome!  Not really. Lucky for me, the weather changed to overcast … Continue reading →

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Race Prep & the Expo

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

REST.  Glorious rest! That is what my race prep has consisted of.  While I had planned to take off yesterday and today, Thursday got thrown in the mix too, but not purposely.  Normally I would probably freak out about this … Continue reading →

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An Adjusted Plan.

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I just got back from a quick 2 mile run (7:10 pace) and let me tell you, it is GORGEOUS here in NC!  Not a cloud in the sky & 81 degrees.  I’ll take it any day. After this past … Continue reading →

Posted in Races, Running, Spinning, weather, Yoga | 2 Comments