We are in October, during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. But it feels like we are in year 4 of the 2020 pandemic. It has been a whirlwind of a year. I am pretty sure all of us at one point or another have been affected by this Coronavirus. Yes, races have been cancelled, even some for next year have already been cancelled or switched over … Continue reading Running a race with anxiety during a pandemic
Global running day is just a few days away. The day where runners ALL OVER THE WORLD unite and take over the streets, the trails, and claim them. It’s a pretty powerful movement and very inspiring to see runners everywhere of all speeds, ages, types, even breeds! First off…do you know what Global Running Day is? It is a day for people ALL over the world to … Continue reading What does running mean to YOU?
Tomorrow will be my first race of 2017. I am pretty excited for it! It will be my first time running it. It is a women’s only 5K. It is the Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5K. It is to help raise money for local women who don’t have the resources to get annual mammograms or other diagnostic screenings. I am so glad that this race, as … Continue reading Lady Track Shack
Little man and I joined hundreds of others from our community in an effort to raise money and honor those affected by the tragedy that happened at Pulse night club. We usually go for their Wednesday night fun runs which is usually a small crowd, but this was a massive crowd close to 1,000 runners, walkers, supporters showing and spreading LOVE. The amount of support … Continue reading United we stand, together we RUN
It’s that time of year again. That special day where runners from all over the world come together and celebrate the joy and love running brings us. Global running day was starting in 2009 by large running organizations and has been happening on the first Wednesday in June ever since. This year it’s on June 1, 2016. Something that they are doing this year that … Continue reading Global Running Day
Don’t take running for granted. It’s a gift not many get to experience. Continue reading Running is tough, but so am I
Here is another fun race that I am looking forward to! I haven’t done a challenge like this, but you know me, I’m always up for it. This one is the Run Nona 5K/15K and 20K Challenge. It’s going to be on Saturday, November 21 with the 5K starting at 3:15 p.m. I haven’t done a race in the middle of the race so this … Continue reading 20K Challenge! Are you in??
So National Running Day is coming to an end but, we make use of it! We spent most of the day…RUNNING! In the morning, Alpha and I hit up the park that is near our house. We ran a bit and got too hot so we went on the trails to take advantage of the shades the trees were so generously offering. Afterwards, we met … Continue reading National Running Day with Track Shack
I am excited on how busy my race schedule for 2015 is shaping up to be! Since being accepted into the TCS New York City Marathon, I’ve had to switch gears a bit. I will have to do most of my training in the Summer heat which I am not looking forward to, but I’ll take it. Luckily I have a treadmill where I can … Continue reading Track Shack’s Winter park Road race!
Well as I get ready to say good-bye to another year, I reflect on how much has happened. The good, the bad, and the ugly. 2014 was a memorable year for sure. I remember gearing up in January for my first full marathon. Nerves like you wouldn’t believe! The reason, I had little training due to fighting the flu all month-long in December. But I … Continue reading Cheers to 2014
Empire Unleashed 