by Michele | Apr 26, 2011 | Running
Seven weeks post-toe break and I’m feeling restless. It all started around mile 2 of the XTERRA Trout Creek 5K trail run (see race post here) on March 6, 2011 when I hit my toe on a tree root and went down. Since I was wearing Vibram Sprints, I actually felt...
by Michele | Apr 7, 2011 | Running
Well, that race didn’t quite go as planned. I found a 5K trail run that I REALLY wanted to participate in (since we know how much I’ve grown to love trail runs), but Eric had a convention. Luckily, a few friends were up for the challenge, so we registered...
by Michele | Mar 31, 2011 | Running
Some of my race fears were justified (see pre-race jitters post), while others were completely unwarranted. Parking, for example, was an unnecessary concern. Although the Convention Center parking garage was full upon our arrival, we had no problem finding parking...
by Michele | Mar 29, 2011 | Running
Countdown to the Gasparilla 5+3K – less than 20 hours. I am getting considerably more nervous as the hours pass. Not only will this race be testing the limits of my ability to run the required distance, but I’m worried about the parking and the people....
by Michele | Mar 16, 2011 | Running
It’s official – I Love Trail Running. I found the Flatwoods Ramble 5K about a week before it took place. As soon as I saw it on tamparaces.com, I immediately began reminiscing about our first 5K just 3 months earlier, which took us through the trails of...
by Michele | Mar 15, 2011 | Adventures, Running
The Warrior Dash was not nearly as intimidating as the BarefootFunRun 5K (my first ‘competitive’ run) in November. That’s a bit strange, considering the first 5K didn’t include mud, palmetto trails, a hay climb, tires, junk cars, over-under walls, a balance...
