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    Half Marathons and Marathons

    Kona Coffee Half Marathon
    • Jan 16

    Kona Coffee Half Marathon

    November 6, 2021 Kailua Kona, Hawaii It's been awhile since my last race thanks to COVID. I believe in fact 2 YEARS! And after many...
    Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon
    • Jan 23, 2020

    Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon

    Orlando, FL November 3, 2019 This was my first Disney run ever and I wanted to do Wine and Dine because I love Wine and Dine for the food...
    Milwaukee Brewers Half Marathon
    • Jan 23, 2020

    Milwaukee Brewers Half Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI September 27, 2019 This race was mediocre at best. It takes place on a Saturday and you must pick up your packets on...
    Seawheeze Lululemon Half Marathon
    • Jan 21, 2020

    Seawheeze Lululemon Half Marathon

    Vancouver, Canada August, 2019 I have never been to Vancouver before running this race was always on my bucket list. So I decided that I...
    Marine Corps Marathon
    • Mar 12, 2019

    Marine Corps Marathon

    Marine Corps Marathon Finish Time: 4:23:51 I signed up for this race because I have been on the sidelines cheering runners on for the...
    Freedom Run Half Marathon
    • Jan 1, 2019

    Freedom Run Half Marathon

    Shepherdstown, WV October 5, 2018 Finish time: 1:55:15 This was a last minute addition to my training schedule as my mom and brother...
    Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon
    • Aug 21, 2018

    Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon

    Duluth, MN June 15, 2018 Finish Time: 1:42:10 I researched some of the best races to run in the U.S. and this one came across the best in...
    St Louis Half Marathon
    • Aug 7, 2018

    St Louis Half Marathon

    Go! St. Louis Half Marathon April 8, 2018 St Louis, MO Final Time: 1:47:09 Our journey to complete 50 half marathons in 50 states took us...
    New York City Marathon
    • Dec 1, 2017

    New York City Marathon

    New York, NY November 4th, 2017 3:49 Where do I begin! Well the NYC Marathon has come and gone, months of planning and training went into...
    Scotiabank Toronto Half Marathon
    • Nov 18, 2017

    Scotiabank Toronto Half Marathon

    Toronto, Ontario Canada Finish Time: 1:45:35 I visited Toronto to participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Half Marathon. This not only...
    Vermont Covered Bridges Half Marathon
    • Jun 15, 2017

    Vermont Covered Bridges Half Marathon

    June 4, 2017 Woodstock to Quechee, VT Time: 1:45:30 AG Place: 16th I FINALLY was able to cross Vermont off my list. I have read many race...
    Mercedes Benz Half Marathon
    • Feb 14, 2017

    Mercedes Benz Half Marathon

    Half Marathon Birmingham, AL Finish time: 1:52:41 AG 30-34: 23rd So I know its been awhile since I blogged but I am back in 2017! This...
    Anchorage Mayor’s Alaska Half Marathon
    • Jul 4, 2016

    Anchorage Mayor’s Alaska Half Marathon

    Anchorage, AK 6/18/16 This race report is courtesy of my awesome mom who went on vacation to Alaska and decided to stay longer in order...
    Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
    • Jun 20, 2016

    Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon

    Purceville, VA June 4, 2016 Finish Time: 1:46 AG: 13th This was an extremely tough course. The conditions of the day did not help but you...
    One America Indy Mini Marathon
    • May 13, 2016

    One America Indy Mini Marathon

    Indianapolis, IN May 7, 2016 Finish Time: 1:39:53 AG- 40/1806 I am going to preface this by saying... THIS WAS THE BEST DAMN RACE I HAVE...
    Sometimes the Best Parts of a Race, Is the Race Itself.
    • Apr 21, 2016

    Sometimes the Best Parts of a Race, Is the Race Itself.

    While running in a half marathon last march, I passed one of the entertainment locations that were all along the course. Now, usually I...
    Ann Arbor Half Marathon
    • Apr 6, 2016

    Ann Arbor Half Marathon

    Ann Arbor Marathon 13.1 miles Ann Arbor, MI April 3rd, 2016 Well this was certainly a cold race, but it is Michigan after-all! The course...
    Iron Horse Half Marathon
    • Oct 15, 2015

    Iron Horse Half Marathon

    Written by Lisa Lockwood I just ran the Iron horse half marathon 10/11/15 in Midway Kentucky. It was a very small hometown race which was...
    Flying Pig Half Marathon
    • May 5, 2015

    Flying Pig Half Marathon

    Flying Pig Half Marathon Cincinnati, OH May 3rd, 2015 Finish Time: 1:48:20 Yes, people actually dressed like that in the pig suit. I...
    Nashville Country Music Half Marathon
    • Apr 28, 2015

    Nashville Country Music Half Marathon

    Nashville, TN April 25, 2015 Finish Time: 1:47:09 AG- 73 A humid day on a hilly course, I will take the humidity over the initial...
    New York City Half Marathon
    • Apr 12, 2015

    New York City Half Marathon

    New York, NY March 15th, 2015 Finish Time: 1:45:15 This was by far one of the most well-run races (it is NYRR after all), through NYC...
    Austin Marathon
    • Feb 22, 2015

    Austin Marathon

    February 15th, 2015 Austin, TX Finish Time: 4:12:17 AG- 70 This was a tough race. A lot more difficult than I expected. and I'm not...
    Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
    • Nov 19, 2014

    Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon

    Myrtle Beach, SC 10/19/2014 I was out sick for this race, but my mom still raced it and here is her recap of it. The Myrtle beach mini...
    Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon
    • Oct 11, 2014

    Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon

    Rockfest Half Marathon Hampton, NH October 5th, 2014 Finish time: 1:46:19 A crisp cool morning, windy but sunny and a perfect day for a...
    Rock N Roll USA Half Marathon
    • Apr 7, 2014

    Rock N Roll USA Half Marathon

    Half Marathon Washington, DC March 15, 2014 AG Place- 138/2807 Chip Time: 1:44:27 I am so incredibly sorry it has taken my this long to...
    Surf City Half Marathon
    • Feb 6, 2014

    Surf City Half Marathon

    Surf City Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA February 2nd, 2014 Finish Time- 1:52:52 AG (25-29)- 99th/1227 It was nice to finally get out...
    B.A.A. Half Marathon
    • Oct 30, 2013

    B.A.A. Half Marathon

    Boston Half Marathon Boston, MA October 13, 2013 Chip Finish Time: 1:43:00 Watch time: 1:42:00 AG- 59th/966 Boston was a fast trip but a...
    Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon
    • Aug 6, 2013

    Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon

    Old Port Half Marathon Portland, ME July 14, 2013 Finish Time: 1:59:51 AG-36th When something bad happens you have three choices. You can...
    Publix Georgia Half Marathon
    • Mar 27, 2013

    Publix Georgia Half Marathon

    Atlanta, GA March 17th, 2013 Half Marathon Finish Time: 1:46:57 Age Group: 49 Even though it was a course full of rolling hills, it was...
    Rock n Roll New Orleans Half Marathon
    • Mar 27, 2013

    Rock n Roll New Orleans Half Marathon

    New Orleans, LA February 24th, 2013 Half Marathon Finish time: 1:48:05 AG Place- 57th New Orleans, home of mardi gras, the saints, and...
    Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon
    • Jan 7, 2013

    Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon

    Rehoboth Beach, DE December 8th, 2012 Half Marathon Finish Time- 1:48:33 AG- 9th Loved this race! small, nice scenery (minus the trail)...
    Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
    • Dec 21, 2012

    Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon

    Las Vegas, NV December 2nd, 2012  Half Marathon Finish time: 1:58:33 Age Group: 127 My first race at night and probably the best place to...
    Lady Speed Stick Womens Half Marathon – Scottsdale/Tempe
    • Dec 5, 2012

    Lady Speed Stick Womens Half Marathon – Scottsdale/Tempe

    Scottsdale, AZ  Half Marathon November 4th, 2012 AG Place-41 Finish Time- 1:58:00 Expo Packet pickup was the day before at the host hotel...
    Chicago Marathon
    • Oct 25, 2012

    Chicago Marathon

    Chicago, IL October 7th, 2012 Finish time: 3:59:32 Age Group place: 731 You find your faith has been lost and shaken, Here's your chance...
    Surf Town Half Marathon
    • Sep 24, 2012

    Surf Town Half Marathon

    Westerly, RI September 16th, 2012 Finish Time: 1:49:20 AG Place- 18th This past weekend my mom and I added Rhode Island to our list of 50...
    Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon
    • Jul 6, 2012

    Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon

    Fairfield, CT June 23rd, 2012 Finish time: 1:53:23 AG 20-29- 104 It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not...
    Athleta Iron Girl Half Marathon
    • Jun 4, 2012

    Athleta Iron Girl Half Marathon

    By Lisa Lockwood Columbia Maryland April 29, 2012 “The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of...
    New Jersey Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon
    • May 12, 2012

    New Jersey Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon

    Long Branch, NJ May 6th, 2012 Half Marathon Finish Time: 1:42:49 (PR) AG 25-29- 28th/808 Other people may not have high expectations of...
    Flying Pirate Half Marathon
    • Apr 24, 2012

    Flying Pirate Half Marathon

    Kitty Hawk, NC April 22nd, 2012 Finish Time: 1:49:30 AG 25-29: 10th The starting line is a neutral zone where all preconceptions go out...
    Allstate Life Insurance New York 13.1 and Karhu 5K
    • Mar 30, 2012

    Allstate Life Insurance New York 13.1 and Karhu 5K

    Brooklyn, NY March 24th, 2012 Finish Time- 1:47:22 AG 25-29- 34th This race was a spur of the moment decision and I’m not going to lie,...
    Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon and Relay
    • Mar 15, 2012

    Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon and Relay

    Sarasota, FL March 11th, 2012 Finish Time: 1:49:47 AG 25-29:18th Every year my mom and I vacation to Sarasota, FL, a beautiful Florida...
    Maui Oceanfront Marathon
    • Feb 25, 2012

    Maui Oceanfront Marathon

    Maui, HI January 22nd, 2012 Half Marathon Finish Time: 2:07:48 AG: 5th Place My Mother ran this race and this is her report of the event...
    ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon
    • Feb 22, 2012

    ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

    Miami, FL January 29th, 2012  Half Marathon Finish time: 1:46:20 AG 25-29: 37th This was by far one of my favorite races I have ever...
    Philadelphia Marathon
    • Feb 16, 2012

    Philadelphia Marathon

    Philadelphia, PA  November 20th, 2011 Marathon Finish Time: 3:47:34 AG 20-24: 71st The Philadelphia Marathon was my first marathon I ever...
    Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival
    • Feb 15, 2012

    Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival

    Baltimore, MD October 15th, 2011 Half Marathon Finish time: 1:51:41 AG 20-24: 72nd Where do I begin?  As a Maryland Resident and...
    Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series: Virgina Beach
    • Feb 14, 2012

    Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series: Virgina Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA September 5th, 2011 Finish Time: 1:45:02 AG 20-24: 21st The Virginia Beach Half Marathon takes place in September and...
    Zooma Womens Racing Series: Annapolis Half Marathon and 10K
    • Feb 13, 2012

    Zooma Womens Racing Series: Annapolis Half Marathon and 10K

    Annapolis, MD June 5th, 2011 Finish Time: 1:42:55 Placed: 13th AG 20-24: 3rd The race which takes place in Annapolis, MD about an hour or...
    D.C. Nation’s Capital Marathon
    • Feb 12, 2012

    D.C. Nation’s Capital Marathon

    Washington, DC  March 26th, 2011 Half Marathon Finish Time: 1:47:04 AG 20-24: 98th The Nations Capital Marathon and Half Marathon, now...