Author Archives: Liz

Winter Classic at the Asgard 5K, Cambridge, MA

Dec 8 Weather: A very cold 27 degrees Goal: To complete race under 30 minutes Result: 30:22 Fans: Mike I had signed up for this race way back in the fall and thought it was so far away. My idea, … Continue reading

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Pequot Turkey Trot 5 miler, Southport, CT

Nov 28 Weather: Cold! 30 degrees & sunny Goal: To run for pie! Result: 47:56 Fans: Mike I was excited about this race and signed up as early as I could! My brother-in-law, Dave has done this race for (I … Continue reading

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Falmouth in the Fall

Nov 3: Weather: Cold 40 degrees cloudy and a bit rainy Goal: To beat my Falmouth Road Race time Result: 1:10:23 Fans: Mike I was excited about this race. My friend Kara had told me about it back in September. … Continue reading

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Hartford ½ Marathon, Hartford, CT

Oct 12   Weather: Cool 60 degrees and sunny Goal: To complete my first ½ marathon (in 2 ½ hours or less) Result: 2:19:49 Fans: Sami, my Mom & Dad, my sister, Rebecca and her husband Gary Once again I … Continue reading

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Downtime

Race recovery and downtime is something I have found to be one of the most perplexing parts of learning to become an athlete. I may not be at the front of the race or an elite athlete but I train … Continue reading

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Mini Marathon (5K) Providence, RI

Sept 29  Weather: The morning was cold and dark but as the sun rose so did the temperature. Goal: Always to achieve a PR Result: 28:48 Fans: Kara, my running friend; she ran the ½ marathon Review: A great day. … Continue reading

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Calmer Choice: De-Stress Express, Hyannis, MA

Sept 21  Weather: Lucked out with another beautiful Sept day; 70’s and sunny. Goal: To Beat my PR 29:02 Result: 28:37 Fans: I thought I would do this race alone. My first one. My husband had said this would eventually … Continue reading

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The Last Gasp, Sandwich to Provincetown, MA

Sept 15 60 mile fundraising bike rally from one end of Cape Cod to the next, followed by a boat ride back to Sandwich and Clambake dinner Weather: Another beautiful Sept day. 70’s and sunny…all day Goal: No real goal … Continue reading

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David Lewis Race for Recovery 5K, Falmouth MA

Aug 31 Weather: A beautiful summer morning; 70 degrees and sunny Goal: I honestly did not have a goal for this race. Result: 29:32 Fans: Mike; and what a great fan he was at this race! Review: The course was … Continue reading

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Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth, MA

Aug 11 Weather: This race is known for falling on hot and humid days but the weather Gods once again were smiling. The day was an ideal 70 degrees with sunny skies. Goal: To complete the 7 mile run without … Continue reading

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