Races: completed and scheduled

Nov 26, 2015 – Pensacola FL, Turkey Trot 5k, 43:26, Pace 13:59, 46/89 in age group 50-59 Jan 20, 2016 – Houston TX, ChocoLoco 5k, 38:48, Pace 12:31, 24/36 in age group 50-59 Mar 5, 2016 – Houston TX, Race Against Violence 5k, 39:51, Pace 12:51, 14/16 in age group 50-54 *Mar 19, 2016 – Houston TX, Bayou City Classic…

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Running

18 Dec 2015: Week 8 of Zombies 5k – FINISHED!!

I did it!  I actually completed all the Zombies 5k training runs!  My final run was a 5k run.  I ran 3.12 mi in 44:03 for an average pace of 14:08 mi/mi. We’re leaving tomorrow for vacation and I’m packing my running gear.  I’m not running any 5ks over vacation but I did sign up for a 5k ChocoLoco run on…

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15 Nov 2015: Week 4 of Zombies 5k and big news

I’m getting through the workouts and clocked over 9 miles this week.  But my pace is getting slower.  Sunday’s run was over 16 min/mi.  I was tired and lethargic.  Maybe I’m just not eating the right foods before I run or maybe I need to watch what I drink & eat on Saturday night.   My Tues/Thurs/Sun workouts are starting…

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20 October 2015: The beginning…

My sister is amazing and she is a runner.  I’m not sure if she calls herself a runner, but she is.  And she is my inspiration.  She has completed several 5k’s and has signed up for a 5k/10 duo on January 2016 and a 10k/half-marathon in May 2016.   I, however, can’t even run down the street to our YMCA,…

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