Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Recap

by Denise // 27 April, 2017 // 6 Comments

After spending most of 2016 easing back into running and slowly building my miles up to a 10K distance, I felt ready to tackle a half marathon distance for my 2017 goals. I tested the racing waters at the Gasparilla... Continue reading →

2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Recap (I’m Back, Baby!)

by Denise // 15 March, 2017 // No Comments

In summer of 2015, I registered for my runner bucket list race: the 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Challenge, where participants run all four distances over two days – 15K,5K, Half Marathon and 8K. And then in late fall... Continue reading →

Star Wars 5K Recap #DarkSide #runDisney

by Denise // 4 May, 2016 // 5 Comments

I registered for the http://www.rundisney.com/star-wars-wdw-half-marathon/ Challenge waaaaaay back in September. That was before my heel spur diagnosis and spending a couple of months in a boot. Since that diagnosis, I’ve spent the past few months trying to heal my heel and... Continue reading →

Cigna: Know Your Health #CignaRunTogether #runDisney

by Denise // 9 February, 2016 // 2 Comments

At the beginning of 2016, I set out to make this year my year to get back on track. Despite my setbacks from being injured and gaining weight, it didn’t stop me dreaming of a runDisney race, particularly the Star... Continue reading →

#GlowMakeADifference – Race for the Cure Recap #RACPack #RFTC2015

by Denise // 13 October, 2015 // 2 Comments

Disclaimer: Through a Tampa Bay Bloggers’ partnership, my family and I received race entries to the Susan G. Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure for promotional purposes and my honest review. All opinions are my own. To change things up in the... Continue reading →

Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot Recap

by Denise // 5 October, 2015 // No Comments

Disclaimer: My children and I received race entries to the Girl Scouts of West Coast Florida Thin Mint Sprint 5K for promotional purposes and my honest review. All delicious achievements and opinions are our own. Before crossing the start line, every runner begins... Continue reading →