The We’ve Got Your Back 5K is just seven weeks away! Seven weeks is plenty of time to train up for a measly 3.1 miles. So there’s no excuse that you shouldn’t join Gary’s Straight Arrow Runners for this great event! If you’re stumped on where to start, here are some great training programs: Couch to 5K [...]
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If it wasn’t enough that we’re offering awesome contests to fundraise for the We’ve Got Your Back 5K, we’ve also got TEAM T-SHIRTS!!! That’s right, Gary’s Straight Arrow Runners has just opened an awesome CafePress shop where you can purchase all your team apparel and accessories. You’ll want everyone to know that you’re part of Team Gary when [...]
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After the injury from my half marathon, I swore off running. Being a late-in-life, new-to-the-sport, runner, this wasn’t terribly hard for me. But I’m lacing up the running shoes again!! But this isn’t just any race, I’m racing for my dad who is well on his way to becoming a Spinal Champion! This past February, Dad had reconstructive [...]
View Article c25k, Fitness, Gary's Straight Arrow Runners, races, run, running, running shoes, The Spinal Research Foundation, We've Got Your Back 5KIn my last post I told you all how I became part of the 13.1 club. I also kind of mentioned that my ankle was really starting to bother me around mile 10 of that magical run. Really it was more than a nagging twinge; it was more intense than that. I think the adeneline [...]
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On February 27th I officially joined the 13.1 mile club when I crossed the finish line at the 2011 Disney Princess Half Marathon race. Completely in shock I did the only thing that was possible for someone who couldn’t even run for a single minute a year and a half ago; I burst out sobbing. [...]
View Article 2011, 2011 resolutions, Disney Princess Half Marathon, Disney World, Fit for a Princess Expo, half marathon, Harry Potter World, Magic Kingdom, Orlando, races, running, Travel, Universal StudiosMy 2011 race/eventing season is about to kick-off. In two short weeks I’ll be jet-setting to Orlando, Florida to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon. This will be my first half marathon. In fact, it’s the first event that I’ll be running that’s more than a 5K! I’ll admit, I’m getting a little nervous but [...]
View Article Disney Princess Half Marathon, races, RunKeeper, runningActually I have no good excuse for why I’ve been MIA. Tons of incredibly blog worthy stuff has been happening in my life and I’ve just failed to post about them. I have chosen sleep and work over blogging. Yes, I know… “Bad blogger, bad.” [slaps herself on her hand] OK, I think I’ve been [...]
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