My First 5K and More
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Myself Darlene Cardillo. I was a lady in her 50's who was searching for the "Fountain of Youth." Along the way, I discovered RUNNING. Read my blog and you'll get to see how it all unfolds.
My First 5K and More
9h ago
It seems like I’m always training for a half marathon. Feb, Mar, Apr, May… Well, my next two (maybe three) races are shorter distances. Will I be able to adapt and pick up a little speed? Last Week – Sunday – For the past 10 weeks, My friend Heidi and I had been mentoring a ..read more
My First 5K and More
9h ago
It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice… I cannot believe it’s almost May (and I’m still wearing a beanie and gloves!!) 1.I runfess… I walked a 5k race. Yes. Me. Not injured but I didn’t feel like exerting myself. I had mentored a group ..read more
My First 5K and More
5d ago
It seems like I’ve been planning this race forever. As with all my big races, I impulsively sign up way in advance (and then often regret it LOL). I ran the first annual one in 2019. Due to COVID, in 2020, I ran the race virtually and in 2021, I ran it on a completely ..read more
My First 5K and More
1w ago
If you answered: New York City, you were correct!! Again I went to to NYC last Sunday and worked there until Friday evening. Last Week – Sunday – Today I took an early train to NYC. After I arrived and checked into my hotel, per Cari‘s recommendation, I took the subway to visit the Brooklyn ..read more
My First 5K and More
1w ago
Today’s Topic is: Five Favorite Races of All Time This was quite a challenge. Races that I’ve run well? Or races with friends? Or races with scenic courses? How do you choose? Since I’ve done so many races, I’m going to divide my list into 5ks and Halfs. Five Favorite 5Ks of All Time 1.Freihofer ..read more
My First 5K and More
1w ago
This week’s topic is: Is there a race that you run every year? Tell us about it. Um, yes. I’ve run this 5k every year since I started running. This year will be #17!! Here are some of the reasons why I love this race and why I run it every year: It is ALL ..read more
My First 5K and More
2w ago
Yup, today I ran half marathon #2 of 2024 and #67 lifetime. This was another half marathon that I had to defer last year. It’s local (and downhill) and I’ve run it 4 times (once virtually, once on a harder course). However, I’ve only run this race twice on this course. It’s always been one ..read more
My First 5K and More
2w ago
Today’s Topic is: Five Things in Your Race Kit What wouldn’t I race without? In addition to a skirt, top, socks and shoes: 1.Garmin watch I run without it. I don’t rely on it during a race. But I like to look at its stats after. 2.SpiBelt I don’t like to put pins in my ..read more
My First 5K and More
2w ago
Provided in the e-mail invitation to review this book: Jennifer Bonn, the author, has completed many ultra-marathons and is beloved by readers of her columns in such publications as Trail Runner, The Running Journal, The Cross-Country Journal, and Georgia Runner. In this book, she provides detailed case studies on how running has healed many of ..read more
My First 5K and More
3w ago
It’s that time of the month… time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date. To that mug, I would add “in a skirt.” Hopefully that will happen soon… 1.Over coffee… I’d tell you that my 2nd half marathon of 2024 is coming soon – April 13. I am healthy so ..read more