I started running in 2009! This is my race log I've been keeping since the beginning. Once I started blogging, you can read the race recaps for each race.
Finally hit my long term 5K goal time of 26:59
March 15, 2014
Oskar Blues 4 Miler – 37:56
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February 16, 2014
Frostbite 5K – 31:24
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January 1, 2014
FlapJack 5K – 28:08
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November 2, 2013
RUN FOR YOUR ART 5K – 28:18
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October 5, 2013
PINK IN THE PARK 5k – untimed 5K event
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July 27, 2013
BELE CHERE 5K – 30:05
* A comeback race after illness and surgery. I made a last minute decision to run for fun.
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December 8, 2012
GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K – untimed race
* Ran with the girls I fundraised for as a SoleMate! Super fun
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October 7, 2012
CHICAGO MARATHON - 5:20
* I ran this race with the goal of becoming a marathoner AND without getting seriously hurt. Mission accomplished! Four months of training and 26.2 miles later, I have never physically worked so hard for something in my life.
May 20, 2012
Biltmore 15K- 1:40
* At this point I was in pre-training for the Chicago Marathon. I was very worried about injuring myself and messing up my marathon training. I decided to run a very conservative race and did not push my time. I ran it without injury and still beat my time from two years before.
April 14, 2012
Veratis Spring Fever 5K- 27:22 PR!
* This was a small race, but I still won first place in my age group! I set a PR and felt like my time focused on running without racing paid off!
Late June 2o11
I got very sick with a long term illness. I fought bronchitis and laryngitis that turned into an infection in my trachea. I lost my voice and had to go to a speech therapist to talk properly again. I was out of work for two months and had to take a three month hiatus from running.
When I was able to run again, I was basically starting over. I had to start with one mile at a time. I slowly built my miles--but took a break from racing. I decided to spend some time learning technique and form. I took up cross training and yoga. I tried to learn how to run without injury and focus on long term goals. I focused on running just to run. I appreciated it so much more because it meant I was healthy.
June 4, 2011
Downhill at Dawn Half Marathon- 2:20
* I took almost 5 minutes off my time from the year before! This is an awesome Half Marathon.
May 7, 2011
Ramble Run 12K- 1:19
* This race was SO hilly. My goal was under 1:20 and I did it!
April 17, 2011
Conquer a Cove 5K- 28:44
* I won 3rd place in my age group! It's probably because I made this promo and through the magic of TV I learned to run FAST! 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX_LrqpPB2Q
April 3, 2011
Run for the Paws 5K- 29:35
* Finally ran a 5K in under 30! A very proud moment for me.
March 26, 2011
Carpenters Heart 5K- 30:01
* This is the first time I placed in my age group! I was shocked. Gotta love small community races! I also got serious about breaking my goal of an under 30-minute 5K!
February 27, 2011
Disney Princess Half Marathon- 2:45
* BEST race ever! I ran this with my best friend Sarah. Neither of us were properly trained, we had to make a couple stops and we didn't run well, but didn't care. We ran through Cinderella's castle, wore tiaras and tutus and had the time of our lives!
September 4, 2010
Apple Fest 8K- 51:01
*I tried speed training, and was so disappointed because I didn't make goal time of 49:59. This is also where I got my first bad running injury. I developed tendinitis in my ankle and have been working to keep it in check ever since. I ended up taking some time off running to heal.
July 24, 2010
Bele Chere 5K- 31:17
*The race course was made official and was .10 mile longer than year before. So even though my time was the same, my pace was faster.
June 5, 2010
Downhill at Dawn Half Marathon- 2:25
* First Half Marathon and first time running 13.1! I ran the whole distance.
May 16, 2010
Biltmore 15K- 1:43
* First time running 9.3 miles! I caught the distance bug.
May 1, 2010
PB&J 5K- 32:42
* Mainly trails, turned ankle. I now think twice about runs on grass.
March 27, 2010
Cooper River Bridge Run 10K- 1:05
* My first BIG race and my first time running 6.1 miles! This was the first time I put together a training plan-- but it got derailed by a case of bronchitis. I was proud I finished the race without walking.
March 20, 2010
Edneyville Spring Fling 5K- 31:15
* I was coming off of bronchitis, but finished without walking.
October 31, 2009
Halloween 5K- no time record!
* I dressed up for a very small race supporting a local elementary school. I was "Fall Leaves." My friend was "The Blue Ridge Parkway" and my then boyfriend (now husband) was a "Florida Tourist." This was my first time running the whole 5K and I had a great time!
July 25, 2009
Bele Chere 5K- 31:16
*I actually trained some, but I still walked 2 short sections of the course.
April 25, 2009
Mountain Mainstay Medley 5K- 35:19
* I still didn't train, didn't eat right and had to walk a lot. This slow time made me catch the running bug and actually want to try harder!
March 2009
Flow 5K- 33:00
* My first race! I had never even run 3 miles before the race. I took 2 walk breaks.
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