Category: Marathons & 1/2 Marathons
50 States Racing: Michigan – Charlevoix Half-Marathon 2016
BibRave Race Review The area is beautiful in general, but you don’t see much of that on the course as it’s mostly on a bike trail. The expo is a small tent with maybe one vendor, but it... Read More
Ode To My Sub 4:00 Marathon
May 8, 2011 I WILL refrain from smart-ass comments & eye-rolling when my family & friends ask me “how long THIS MARATHON will be.” I WILL go to bed early every night during marathon week. ... Read More
Reflections of the Boston Bombing…A Timeline From That Day, April 15, 2013
I was going through my emails and files this morning, organizing and came across this timeline that my husband Jamie created following the aftermath of that dreadful day that we will never forget. I... Read More
50 States Racing: Florida
Gorgeous and fun race series – ran on an injured hamstring. Day #1: 15k and 5k back to back…kept these at an easy pace 9:28-9:37 Day #2: Half Marathon and 8k, back to back, 3min: 1min run/... Read More
50 States Racing: Twin Cities Marathon – Minnesota 2014
BibRave Race Review Well, here’s marathon #3 for 2014 (4 for the last 12 months) in the books…and 4th one done with this dang achilles tendon knot. I am of course, not proud of what is my ... Read More
50 States Racing: Maine
This race was my second full in a month! And yes, my Achilles is still injured BUT, it’s getting better. The knot has decreased in size and the pain has been bearable and some days, non-existe... Read More
50 States Racing: Louisianna
This was a toughy for me. With a big knot on my left Achilles, temp of 65 degrees at the start, 100% humidity and thick fog, acclimating to the heaviness of the air and warmth coming from sub-zero tem... Read More
50 States Racing: Virginia
BibRave Race Review This was a tough race for me for a few reasons. First, we drove all night Thursday after I worked 3-11 to get there Friday. We tried to sleep, but couldn’t, so we ... Read More