First run on the beach

Son of the Beach 2016
Destin, Florida

What a fun race!  It was a last minute decision but for $20 (not including the shirt) it was a deal.  Running on the beach was definitely hard and my time was not good since I had to walk when the sand was deeper but I'm glad I did it and I would do it again!

Dad, Charlotte and I went the day before to pick up my packet and to see the course.  It was beautiful but a little intimidating!

I bought the shirt because it was very cool!  And the ice bandana came with the packet.

This is when we arrived.  It was a beautiful day although a little chilly.  This was the first race I ever did that we parked in handicapped. 

I loved being on the beach before the race even though I didn't know anyone.

The Back Porch hosted a great after party!  Beer included! 

And the medal was a dog tag.  So cool! 

2016 Cincinnati Cyclones 5K

The Cincinnati Cyclones 5K is a great way to start the 2016 running season!

New to our group is Auriel, my new co-worker.  Matt, Andrea and Roni were also there.

It was much warmer this year, about 35 degrees at race time.  I did okay but did walk a bit.  Luckily a guy with a stroller helped me out with encouragement and I finished strong!  My time was a little slower than last year, 11:32/mile (total time 35:44.2) as opposed to 11:22/mile.  I was 18/75 in my age group (last year I was 8/48).  Andrea was second in her age group and 10th overall female.  Results

And I qualified for the Runkeeper weekend special.  It would be great to win free shoes for life!  I love that app.

We are already signed up for the Shamrock Shuffle (the 4th year for that race).

Running Year Four

I can't believe this is the fourth year of running and not smoking. Now I need to drop some weight while running.

I decided to stop working out and just run last fall. I was not enjoying it and needed to reevaluate. I felt burdened with the need to get to the gym.

Then after Thanksgiving, with a lot happening in my life, I took about a month off running.

Today I ran and I'm back!  Two miles today, a 5K in two weeks, and I'm happy!

And here is the running  so for for 2016.

Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5K
January 30

Red Legs Run
May 14, 2016

Shamrock Shuffle
March 19, 2016

Beer Series
Bockfest - March 5
Little Kings Mile - April 29
Hudy 7K/14K - September 17

Beer Series Mugs

Finally got our 2015 Beer Series Mugs!

Hudy 7K and Brew Hogs

Finally the quest to become brew hogs has been achieved!

Matt, Emily and I finished our third and final leg of the Christian Moerlein Beer Series to become Brew Hogs!  Hooray!

The blisters on my feet started to bother me about halfway so I walked part of the course which I am not proud of.  :(  But I did finish running!

And we plan to do it again next year!!

Another great glass and they served really good beer!

And the after party was fun as always!

2015 RedLegs Run

Third times a charm (but so were the first and second time)!

Yesterday Matt and I (along with Michael, Andrea and Roni) ran the RedLegs Run.  It was Matt and my third year in a row.  I couldn't have done it without him.  With his encouragement I ran the entire course, despite the sweltering heat!

I'm not disappointed in my time although I was a little slower than last year.  It was hotter than the previous years.

2015
overall place: 773 out of 1485
division place: 15 out of 55
time: 37:29
pace: 12:06

2014
time: 34:23
pace: 11:06

2013
time: 38:57
pace: 12:34

Toasted Roll 5K

I ran the Toasted Roll 5K on Saturday, June 13th during Alumni Weekend 2015.  Several of my co-workers ran too!  I bought the new spirit tee to wear and it was too hot.

It was a nice route around campus and I did pretty well. There were some changes to the original route and I think it may have been a little short.

I was disappointed to stop and walk halfway through but picked back up when I was passed by another runner.  She was my pacer as she ran a bit ahead of me.  We finished together after she encouraged me to go on when I tried to stop and walk again.

I was first in my age group and gave her my award (a Miami coffee mug).  I thought I would see her at MiamiFest later however she explained her grandmother died unexpectedly the night before and she and her brother were heading home after the race.

Hope to see her again next year and wish I had a picture with her.