Tag: Half marathon

2024 Cherry Blossom 5K

Prologue Training In Washington, D.C., the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler is the premier spring race. Last year, the race introduced a 5K the day before the race. It also added a “Double Blossom” competition for runners who do both races.

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2019 Maryland Half Marathon

I woke up thinking I was running the Lawyers Have Heart 10K but decided to take on a half marathon just three weeks after the 2019 Cleveland Marathon! The early miles were slow because the course was hilly. But, I finally allowed myself to run hard after about eight miles. My time was 1:45:56 (8:06 pace) – 6th woman overall and 1st in my age group!

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2018 NYCM Infographic - Week 12

2018 New York City Marathon – Week 12

I ran the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:43:16 (7:53 pace).  Hurricane Florence arrived on Sunday afternoon and it rained through Tuesday but morning temperature s stayed above 70 degrees.  Despite the weather, I ran hard during

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