Tag: BibRave Pro

‘Take your time’: A hot day for the Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon

November 4, 2023

I went into the Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon with a clearly-stated goal. I decided not to run a fall marathon this year, and instead to try to run a fast half marathon. Of course, “fast” is relative, but recently, I have been trying to run my fastest times since 2019.

My goal was sub-2:20, about a 10:41 pace. As the race neared and the weather forecast for the race, which had a 9:15 a.m. start, looked like it would be in the 70s, I was certainly worried, but I still tried to not give up before the race began. … More ‘Take your time’: A hot day for the Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon

Keep runs cooler with the Amphipod Hydraform Chiller

July 5, 2023

Disclaimer: I received an Amphipod Hydraform Chiller™ to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews! The summer heat is my least favorite temperature to run in, but drinking water helps a lot. And cold water is even … More Keep runs cooler with the Amphipod Hydraform Chiller

I struggled through the hot Providence Marathon, but enjoyed exploring a new state

May 15, 2023

For several years, the only East Coast state I hadn’t visited was Rhode Island. So, I found a reason to go — the Providence Marathon. After my trip this month, I’ve now been to every East Coast state, and I ran my 16th marathon in my 12th state. The Providence Marathon is held in Rhode Island’s capital of Providence, with the course taking runners into East Providence and Barrington before heading back. … More I struggled through the hot Providence Marathon, but enjoyed exploring a new state

I paced a successful 2:45 finish at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

December 10, 2022

Last Friday, I headed to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with my friend Veronica for one of my favorite race weekends of the year — the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon. This was my ninth time participating in the event and my fifth year pacing the half. … More I paced a successful 2:45 finish at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

I fought the wind to earn a strong finish at the Atlantic City Marathon

October 29, 2022

Disclaimer: I received an entry to the Atlantic City Marathon to as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews! Once again, I was nearing the finish line of a marathon in about five hours and 34 minutes. First, it … More I fought the wind to earn a strong finish at the Atlantic City Marathon

Product Review: I tried UCAN’s new Pineapple Edge flavor and more (+ discount code)

September 9, 2022

Disclaimer: I received UCAN gels and energy bars to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews! With plenty of long runs on the schedule for marathon training, it’s been a great time to try UCAN’s new Pineapple … More Product Review: I tried UCAN’s new Pineapple Edge flavor and more (+ discount code)

Seven running-related ways to show that Kindness is Dope

July 29, 2022

Disclaimer: I received the Knockaround Kindness is Dope III set of sunglasses to review (and give away) as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to really make a difference … More Seven running-related ways to show that Kindness is Dope

Seven reasons to attend The Run Show USA in Boston this January

December 27, 2021

There’s only a little more than a month left to go till The Run Show USA in Boston this January. It’s happening Jan. 29-30 at the Hynes Convention Center, and I have my hotel and plane ticket booked. I haven’t been to Boston since 2013, and I am excited to visit the city again and check out this new event. … More Seven reasons to attend The Run Show USA in Boston this January