Race #10 of 2018 – Lake Eola 5k
I had absolutely no plans to sign up for the Lake Eola 5k, let alone races for two weekends in a row. But I kinda had to. First off, I was going to be at the race any way because... Continue reading →
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Give Kids The World’s Challenge for Hope 5k
Every year Give Kids the World hosts a fundraiser 5k that gives you the opportunity to run through the Give Kids the World Village. I did it when I first started running, but after that I seemed to always be... Continue reading →
Race #9 – Battle of the Bands 5k
I spent the last seven weeks following the Couch to 5k program to get back into running and prepare for the Battle of the Bands 5k. I hit a few bumps along the way, but when I woke up on... Continue reading →
I Can and I Will – My Road Back to Running
It is time for a confession. I haven’t run since April. We are talking THREE months here people. I have plenty of reasons and excuses for why I haven’t been running (and many of them are valid), but enough is... Continue reading →
Race #8 – Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5k
After spending the last 6 months getting more and more excited about the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5k, I ended up realizing that I was NOT going to be able to run the race. A few weeks before the race I... Continue reading →
Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5k – Here We Come!
Today is the day! We are heading to Savannah for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5k! Woo hoo! This just isn’t a race, it is an event weekend. The fun starts on today with the Fashion Fitness Expo at the... Continue reading →
Taking the Local Love on the Road: Nourish in Savannah, GA
One of my favorite things about going to Savannah, GA is all of the amazing local shops and restaurants they have. Every time I’m there I have a list of “must visit” places that we always stop at. One of... Continue reading →
Race #6 and #7 – Best Damn Race Orlando Challenge
Exactly one month after I lost my grandpa was Best Damn Race Orlando. It came at the perfect time and was exactly where I needed to be. In my happy place. My sole sister Jenn showed up the night before... Continue reading →
Local Love: 2018 Quack Attack on Poverty 5K
Quack Attack on Poverty 5k is a professionally-timed race for runners, joggers and walkers of all ages and abilities. This unique event requires participants to wear an inflatable duck-shaped pool float through a 3.1 mile course featuring bubble, squirt gun... Continue reading →
Local Love: Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer 5k
I’m always looking for new races to run locally, so when I find one that benefits a wonderful cause I get super excited. Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K. This event is a... Continue reading →