When I saw this year’s Gasparilla Distance Classic Marathon shirt, it made me sad all over again to have missed the boat on Tampa’s very last marathon. Continue reading →
My paces prior to Saturday’s Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K were up and down, but I felt confident that I could finish under 40 minutes. The night before the race I slept horribly. I haven’t had a decent night sleep... Continue reading →
Late last Saturday evening, I bit the bullet and registered for the Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K. Since I’ve been feeling pretty good and my bladder is still holding stong, I feel capable to run a 5K. So why not go... Continue reading →
At last my OB appointment, I asked my doctor for her approval to run the very last ever Gasparilla marathon. After all, I’ve already ran two marathons and four half marathons and felt my body could handle it. If I... Continue reading →
It had been two weeks since I last ran. Although I packed running clothes for our North Carolina trip, the wintery conditions did not make for safe running conditions. The roads were covered with sheets of ice and after already... Continue reading →
It had been two weeks since I last ran at the Holiday Halfathon. I’ve read on-line that exercise helps combat the tiredness and morning sickness associated with pregnancy. But for me, taking that first step towards anything aerobic has been... Continue reading →