Weekly Run Down for 4.28.24-5.5.24: Tennis Anyone?
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
3d ago
I used to be really into tennis. But once I started running, I’ve played less and less and now I don’t play at all… …that is except during my annual vacation in Naples, Florida. Then I play everyday… Last Week – Sunday – I had elaborate fitness plans for today… I had wanted to go ..read more
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Ultimate Coffee Date for May 2024
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
5d ago
It’s that time of the month… time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date. This is in honor of Jenny (who used this in a March post). 1.Over coffee… I’d tell you that May is my favorite month: My annual tennis vacation to Naples, Fl. My birthday (Jenn is my ..read more
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2024 Bacon Hill Bonanza 10K Race Recap
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
1w ago
Every year, I plan to sign up for the 10k and then I chicken out. The 5k is pretty flat!! So why not? Pre-Race Activities and Preparations: This small race in the country has always been one of my favorite 5k races. I ran it for the five years straight (2013-18) and again in 2021 ..read more
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Weekly Run Down for 4.21.24-4.28.24: Searching for Speed
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
1w 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
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Runfessions for April 2024
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
1w 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
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2024 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon Race Recap
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
2w 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
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Weekly Run Down for 4.14.24-4.21.24: Guess Where I Worked All Week?
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
2w 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
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FFF: Five Favorite Races of All Time
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
2w 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
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TT: A Race I Run Every Year
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
3w 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
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Weekly Run Down for 4.7.24-4.14.24: And Another Half Marathon!!
My First 5K and More
by Darlene
3w 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
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