Lutz Independence Day Run 2012

by Denise // 6 July, 2012 // Comments off

Despite some truly unbelievable heat, there were some outstanding performances at the Lutz Independence Day Run yesterday. Everyone looked strong, driven and focused. I don’t know why I went into this race thinking I would PR or even wanting to... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Firecrackers, Bombs, Marathon Training Plans and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 3 July, 2012 // Comments off

I ended the Juneathon like a fizzled out firecracker. I always start out so strong and then wimp out by the end of June. Is it because my work-outs depend on our unpredictable Florida summer weather or maybe traveling and... Continue reading →

Rap River Run 2012

by Denise // 27 June, 2012 // Comments off

Although the Oldsmar 5K had been canceled, the weather cooperated for the Rap River Run the next day. Overcast skies hid the usual blistering sun for the duration of the race. Allana and I found the 5K start as well... Continue reading →

Oldsmar 5K

by Denise // 13 June, 2012 // Comments off

At 5:00 p.m. two hours before the start of the Oldsmar 5K, terrible thunderstorms began rolling into the Tampa Bay area. It was ugly. Sporadic flashes of lightning lit up the gray skies and rain drops like Christmas lights. As... Continue reading →

Hare Racing Experience

by Denise // 12 April, 2012 // Comments off

Among my running friends, I had heard such great things about the Hare Racing Expereince at the University of South Florida (my alma mater) and I was excited to finally be able to participate in the race this year. Especially, since the... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Skipping a Beat, 10 Burpees, Some Shoes and a Few 5Ks

by Denise // 10 April, 2012 // Comments off

I’ve spent the past two days recovering from Spring Break which has been mostly spent sweeping and tidying away the fallout from Easter and Spring Break. It’s amazing how dirty and unkempt my house looks even though we spent so... Continue reading →

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