Volusia County FL Race Reports

Race Recap: The House Next Door 5K

I participated in the third annual House Next Door Family 5K at Gemini Springs in DeBary. The race benefits The House Next Door charity. Training & GoalsI'm still slowly (very slowly) easing back into running following a chronic Achilles issue that resulted in...

Race Recap: Groovin' at the Grove 5K 2020

This was the second time I participated in this local race that benefits Citrus Grove Elementary School in Deland, Florida. When I ran Groovin' at the Grove in 2016 it was free because it was on my birthday. Training & GoalsI'm still slowly easing...

Race Recap: Lap the Track 5K 2020

Following the Beachin' It 5K Saturday afternoon, next up was the Lap the Track race on the famous Daytona Beach International Speedway. Running both races earned finishers a third challenge medal. Training & GoalsI'm still slowly easing back into running following a chronic Achilles...

Race Recap: Beachin' It 5K 2020

Whoa, it's time for the Daytona Beach Half Marathon weekend already?! I ran the half marathon in 2017 for my 3rd fastest 13.1 and again in 2018. Last year they added a new Saturday afternoon beach 5K, which could be added to either (5K...

Race Recaps: Feeding Frenzy 5K & Shark Bite 5K 2020

The fifth annual Shark Bite Half Marathon and 5K weekend took place on January 18 and 19, 2020. It was my second time participating; I ran the Shark Bite 5K in 2019. This fun and popular event happens in the shark bite capital of the world:...

Recap: Moonlight Beach Run 10K & 5K Challenge

This year I participated in the 2nd annual Moonlight Beach Run event in Daytona Beach. The event offered races of 4 distances: Half Marathon; 15K; 10K; and 5K. Runners could participate in any of the longer races and add the 5K for a bonus challenge medal. All races...