Maybe you want to go out with a bang this 2014 and try for a new 5K PR. Or, maybe you’d like one of the first things you do in 2015 to be a race. Either way, I’ve got you covered. Race into the New Year 5K and Youth 1/4 Mile Mini Run: If you … More End 2014 or start 2015 with a race
So, you like running, but it’s pretty much dark out by the time you get home from work, and it’s cold. So, you skipped another day. Sound familiar? Here are my tips on staying motivated even throughout the winter, when the weather is less of a motivator. I was asked to write about motivation, and I … More Get motivated to run this holiday season
There’s a new marathon and half marathon planned for 2015 on Delmarva, and if you sign up today, Dec. 14, or Monday, Dec. 15, you’ll also get a training shirt included with registration. The Coastal Delaware Running Festival includes a marathon, half marathon and 9K (5.6 miles). All three races are set for May 3, 2015, … More Coastal Delaware Running Festival comes to Delmarva
If you’re not already planning out your 2015 race schedule, here’s a reason to: for 12 hours on New Year’s Eve, you’ll be able to get a steep discount on the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon. I signed up last New Year’s Eve and took advantage of this deal to run the Rehoboth … More Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon discounted on New Year’s Eve
I just officially added another race to my 2015 schedule. I signed up for the Skipjack Run 10K on Sept. 12, 2015. Sure, it’s far in advance, but registration was only $15. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such an affordable 10K. (5Ks generally cost more than that, too.) I am always looking for race … More Skipjack Run 5K and 10K only $15 through end of month
I went into my second marathon feeling like of course I’d run it faster than I did my first one. After all, I’d already run 26.2 miles, so I knew what to expect. Or so I thought. I’ve learned that I’m not sure if you can ever know what to expect. I ran my second marathon … More My second marathon: A lesson learned and a struggle to the finish
There’s less than a week left until the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon. I’m only planning to run two more times before race day on Saturday, Dec. 6 — two three-milers, most likely on Monday and Wednesday. I ran about 8.6 miles for my last longer-length run of the training period, on Saturday in Hampstead, Maryland.
I’m the kind of person that likes to wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about Christmas — or at least before celebrating Christmas — but when it comes to races, it’s good to have some notice. The Christmas-, holiday- and winter-themed races are starting soon, and here’s a roundup of some local ones to … More Holiday races coming up on Delmarva
My marathon training, combined with daylight saving time leaving few available running hours during non-work time, has resulted in running many, many miles in Salisbury. So, for my last really long run before the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon, I decided to run my 20 miles in Chincoteague Island last Saturday, Nov. 15. (I still have a … More Chincoteague Island offers fun atmosphere for 20-miler
If you are looking for a race to run on or near Thanksgiving, and you live on Delmarva, you’re in luck, as there are plenty of them going on. Here are Thanksgiving races I’ve found information for, in order of when they’re taking place.
She Runs by the Seashore 