I love a good no-frills race. Since I run so much and have been running for so long, I have a lot of running stuff. My favorite parts of a race are testing myself on the closed roads (or trails) and enjoying the atmosphere. A free race is an added perk — and free races seem to be less common nowadays. … More Tortoise & Hare Dare 5K fun, free opportunity to enjoy the outdoors
I’ve been on the board of the Eastern Shore Running Club since 2015, and I’ve been interested in attending the RRCA National Convention for a long time. This spring, it was not too far from my home, and I finally had a chance to attend. Similarly, I’ve heard great things about the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run for years, but this was the first time I participated. Both were great experiences! … More A few running-filled days in the D.C. area: The RRCA National Convention and the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
On Nov. 30 of last year, I ran my slowest marathon to-date. When I crossed the finish line of the Space Coast Marathon, I finished my 19th marathon in my 14th state, and while I wasn’t pleased with my time, I was still proud of another marathon finish. It was a hot, sunny day, which happens when you choose a marathon in Florida, but I didn’t like how early I started to struggle, and I knew I had more in me. … More The Tobacco Road Marathon was a success after a disappointing fall marathon
For the second year in a row, I paced the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon the weekend after I ran a marathon. Is that the smartest decision? Probably not, but this year, I was thinking, “well, I did it last year.” And, once again, I was able to meet my pace goal of 2:45 for the half marathon, finishing in a time of 2:44:32. … More A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon
“Welcome back to Earth,” a volunteer said after I crossed the finish line of the Space Coast Marathon in Cocoa, Florida, on Nov. 30. I received the largest medal I’ve ever earned and completed my 19th marathon in my 14th state. … More Space Coast Marathon: Perseverance was key in the heat
The Dogfish Dash is always a fun celebration of running, beer and preserving nature. missed the last couple years, but I was happy to return to Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, for another off-centered race on Sunday, Sept. 28. … More Dogfish Dash always brews up fun
I don’t race a ton of 5Ks, but I do enjoy the distance. This year, I’m actually a little ahead of the norm, with my 10th Run, White & Blue 5K being my fourth 5K race of the year. … More My 10th Run, White & Blue 5K was my first sub-30 of the year
For 14 years, I’ve started Labor Day Weekend with the Mike Sterling 10K in Crisfield. I had plans with family across the bridge later on Saturday, Aug. 30, but I didn’t want to miss this race. So, I headed south from Salisbury before heading back to my house and then continuing north/west. … More My 14th Mike Sterling 10K — featuring perfect weather
The morning of April 19, I headed up to Kent Island to take part in the Kent Island Running Group’s Fast & Furriest Run for Rescues 15K, which was also my second race of the 2025 RRCA Maryland/DC Grand Prix Series. … More Fast & Furriest Run for Rescues 15K: I met my goal and supported a great cause
In April, I paced a half marathon for the 19th time — the Coastal Delaware Running Festival Half Marathon in Rehoboth Beach. This was my sixth year pacing this particular race, but it was a little different than usual for me. I decided not to run a spring marathon this year, so I really just … More ‘She’s helping the other runners:’ Pacing the Coastal Delaware Half Marathon
She Runs by the Seashore 