Race Reports

Race Report: Disney Star Wars Dark Side 10K 2017

Yay, my first Dark Side 10K! I missed the race last year because of newbie reasons so I was happy to be running it this year, along with the half marathon for the Dark Side Challenge. For this race I ran as Han Solo. I bought a Han Solo...

Race Report: Disney Star Wars Dark Side 5K 2017

Woo hoo, it was time for my second Dark Side weekend! The Dark Side 5K last year was my first runDisney event and I learned a lot! I had a ton of fun then and even more fun this time since I knew better what to expect....

Race Report: Chimpathon 16K 2017

Chimpathon is a special 16K race that takes place in Fort Pierce, Florida. The course runs from the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds along a multi-use path and rural road to Save the Chimps, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary. Particpants run the dirt roads of the sanctuary,...

Race Report: Riverside Dash 5K 2017

I was suffering from a lame case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and ended up registering for this race rather late. Race reps were at the vendor area for Swamp House and since then I had been coveting the nice race shirt. A late, unexpected promo...

Race Report: Jenny Albert Hatchling Dash 5K 2017

The Jenny Albert Hatchling Dash 5K race benefits the namesake foundation, which provides support and funds for sea turtle rehab, conservation, and more. I ran the second annual event, which took place at Bill Fredricks Park in Orlando. This was an untimed run with awards only going to...

Race Report: Race to the Altar 5K 2017

What happens when a race director marries her runner sweetheart? A wedding followed by a celebratory race. And a whole lotta fun! Training & Goals My goals were to have fun, not cry too much (weddings, man!), and not get too sweaty. Also it would be nice to...