Coffee Talk #232: A 5k Giveaway
It’s MAY! May is my favorite month – we’re well into spring, the weather generally cooperates, and it’s BIRTHDAY MONTH! Yes, month. Yes, I’m 35 and my birthday is a BIG DEAL. I like to celebrate all month. I want …
Category: Races
Fit Friday #11: Run ZOOMA Annapolis with me
Welcome to a new series on the blog: Fit Friday! We’ll explore topics in fitness and wellness together. Have something you want me to answer or cover? hmu at fitwithaundra@gmail.com. Here’s a collection of all the Fit Friday posts. My favorite, …
Fit Friday #4: Get Pumped for Pets 10k
This past weekend, I ran the Get Pumped for Pets event for the second time. For the first time, I ran the 10k distance. I ran the race with my running buddy Melissa! She promises that she’s smiling in this …
Fitness Friday #33: The Speedy Mile
Sometimes, I run. I’m a planner, so I like to know when I’m running, how long I have to run, and where I’m running. But this fall, I haven’t planned any races (wedding is the big focus for now). So, I …
ZOOMA Annapolis 2015
To celebrate National Running Day, I’m reliving my most recent race experience – the ZOOMA Annapolis race. This is my fourth time running a ZOOMA race (I ran 10K in Annapolis, a half marathon in Annapolis, and a half marathon in …
Fitness Friday #9: Get Pumped for Pets 5k Race
I’ve officially run my first race of the 2015 season! I participated in the “Get Pumped for Pets” 5k on Kent Narrows. This was my first race since March 2014. I took almost a year off from races (and from …
Fitness Friday #8: ZOOMA Annapolis Race 2015
I’m so excited for this racing season. I’m registered for my first 5K of the season, Get Pumped for Pets, this Sunday. Tomorrow, I’m heading to Annapolis for a fun 3 mile run, starting at Charm City Annapolis. This is …
Half Marathon Training
I did it. I bit the bullet and signed up for a half marathon in October. It’s the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, and I’m running it with a colleague! I needed a race to kick my running booty into …
The Marathon that Wasn’t
I’ve been avoiding writing this post. No one wants to admit defeat. But I will. Earlier this spring, I decided 2013 would be The Year of the Marathon. I’ve been running consistently for a few years, working from 5ks to …
Annapolis Ten Miler
Race #25 in the books! Five years ago, when I began my pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, I never thought I’d be able to write a post like this one. A runner? Running races? Multiple races in a season? And loving it? …