Tag: running

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

My 14th time pacing was a success in Coastal Delaware

May 9, 2023

I headed up to Rehoboth Beach early the morning of Sunday, April 16, to pace my fourth 2:45 half marathon in a row with Beast Pacing. I’m picky about which races I will pace, because I’m only comfortable pacing flat, local half marathons, but despite warmer-than-I’d-hoped-for temperatures, the Coastal Delaware Half Marathon was a success … More My 14th time pacing was a success in Coastal Delaware

I faced another windy challenge at the Salisbury Half Marathon

April 15, 2023

Note: I received a free entry to the Salisbury Half Marathon for serving as the coach for the event. I set a goal in January to beat all of my standard distance times (5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon) from 2020 through 2022 this year. I recognized at the time that the biggest challenge would … More I faced another windy challenge at the Salisbury Half Marathon

Running Year in Review 2022: A problem resolved, two new states, a new role with ESRC, a Zestie and more

January 19, 2023

Another busy year of running has come to an end! The biggest highlight of the year was finally figuring out what was causing my problem of coughing while running. My running immediately started looking up after I was able to get a diagnosis of irritable larynx syndrome and work on new breathing strategies. Running is … More Running Year in Review 2022: A problem resolved, two new states, a new role with ESRC, a Zestie and more

Runner Reads: “Running While Black” by Alison Mariella Désir

January 15, 2023

I’ve always found the running community to be extremely welcoming. If you’re white, like I am, that may be your experience, too. But that isn’t the case for everyone. I thought Alison Mariella Désir’s new book, “Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us,” was an insightful read that gave … More Runner Reads: “Running While Black” by Alison Mariella Désir

I had a strong return to long-distance trail racing at my first Tuckahoe 25K

December 23, 2022

After not making the second-to-last cutoff at the Algonquin 50K in February, I had my sights set on making the cutoffs at the Tuckahoe 25K, which was held Nov. 19 at Tuckahoe State Park on the Upper Eastern Shore. Participants had gotten an email with the cutoff times, and they were also listed on a … More I had a strong return to long-distance trail racing at my first Tuckahoe 25K

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