MOST VALUABLE RUNNER of 2014. All I can say is - WOW. And thank you all so much. Yesterday when I crossed the finish line at the Holiday Hustle 5K, I accomplished my goal of competing in every single event on the 2014 Running Fit calendar. It was a total of 23 events from January through December, …
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Going Green?
For someone from the center of all things maize-and-blue, green was quite a part of my life yesterday. There was the holiday red and green of the Holiday Hustle 5K in Dexter. This run holds a special place in my heart, being my first race, the first race in which I won an age group …
“Half” Measures
As a competitive runner, there are two main factors I consider when planning a race: speed and endurance. Which one takes precedence depends on the distance. When I run a 5K race (3.1 miles), I don't worry if I will finish, only how fast. I set a target pace for the first mile, then go all …
Doing the Hustle! A Hollywood Ending After All
The Holiday Hustle in Dexter each December is my favorite race because it has marked several milestones for me: First race (2008) First race under a 7:00 per mile pace (2010) First age group award (2011), on my 50th birthday So it seemed only natural that if I was going to make my goal of a …
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