Sunday, November 29, 2015

But What Exactly is a "Real Runner?" - Jennifer Bonn - Women's Running


 
"A real runner competes against herself and encourages the competition while still trying to come in first. Competition among runners is an interesting topic—because of course we all want to be the fastest—but there is usually a healthy sense of encouragement as well. We cheer for each other and then do our best to come in first."
 
Read more at http://womensrunning.competitor.com/2015/11/inspiration/but-what-exactly-is-a-real-runner_50454#Fy7crHFPg16RG8QA.99

Saturday, May 16, 2015

REI Run Series Cary Bond Park 5K/10K, Saturday May 9, 2015


On Saturday, May 9th, I had the opportunity to be a part of the REI 5K/10K Series and run with a great group of runners.  With an entry fee of ONLY $15, this was a race you really couldn't pass up. Plus, the trails of Bond Park offers a tough, but great and scenic terrain for anyone trying to get in bikini shape for the summer.

The race was a part of a series offered by REI. There were prizes offered for the top male and female finishers for both the 5K and 10K.  We got started promptly at 8:30 a.m. with about 62 runners.  The course involved both Greenway and trail, making it a pretty tough course to run!  Those running the 10K had to repeat the course twice - by the 2nd time around I began to question why I would even consider signing up for a second part of the race!

Overall, everyone had a good finish and great time!  I finished as the top female finisher for the 10K at around 50 min, which was not my best time, but great as I haven't run since the Bull City Half Marathon (I still haven't talked about that one!) in October of 2014.

The REI 10K definitely was a great way to kick off my summer running,  I am looking forward to running and sharing more about my runs for the Summer of 2015!

Friday, January 16, 2015

Bring Your Best to the Moment - Angela Bassett



Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us. - Angela Bassett