2013 5/3 River Bank Run 25K

River Bank Run

I look forward to this race every year. 2 years ago, this was the event where I finally took my running to a new level by completing my first 10K. Last year this was my longest race (and run) to date. Since this was my last big race until fall, I set a goal and [...]

Thoughts Before Race Day

#runhappy

The River Bank Run 25K is tomorrow. This is my last (big) race until the fall, so it’s a little bittersweet. Yet the day before a race can be pretty intense. Take a look at the thoughts I tend to have the day before a race.   Have I been hydrating enough? What’s the weather [...]

Creating Your runDisney Outfit

runDisney outfit

With the announcements of the Dumbo Double Dare, Dopey Challenge and Glass Slipper Challenge, many runners have one item of business on their minds: Creating their running outfit! It’s no secret that runDisney events bring out some incredible (and even a few crazy) outfits. From large tutus at the Tinker Bell and Princess events to [...]

Changing a Race Course – When the Flood Waters Rise

Grand River Flooding

Mother Nature has been playing games here in Michigan. At the end of last summer, our lakes and rivers were quite low – probably the lowest they have been in years. We had a cold winter along with spurts of a lot of snow, but not enough to make the waters rise. Until this spring. [...]