New 5k PR – Firecracker 5k

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up – Dean Karnazes It was the Fourth of July. My husband Mark had purchased this race for me as a Mother’s Day gift and also my race kit that was very festive for the Fourth of July with…

Big House 5k

“Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up” Anonymous Coming off of my marathon in December I was grateful for over a month off from structured training and speed. I needed a break from the mental load and heavy miles but realize I thrive well in the 40 miles/week…

Shorter Distances to Get Faster – 5K Recaps

“Fear is gradually replaced by excitement and a simple desire to see what you can do on the day.” —Lauren Fleshman, American distance runner 5k Races Recap After a disappointing marathon back in February 2022 in Mesa, AZ, I decided to rethink my training plan for 2022. I figured I would have to back track…

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