Today I’m reconnecting with Paige Biglin.
Paige Biglin
I first chatted with Paige a few weeks ago as a part of the group run we had with the ladies from Salty Running, and today we get to dive a little deeper into her running story. Read more
Amanda Brooks is a mom, a runner, and has recently launched an app for runners.
Amanda Brooks
Amanda started running when she was in 8th grade. Her Industrial Arts teacher was the cross country coach and was recruiting, so she joined the team.
Then Amanda ran cross country in high school and really fell in love with the sport at that point. Read more
Andrea Golden is another “victim” of runner peer pressure, signing up for her first 5k at the urging of a friend.
Now, like many of us, she’s completely hooked!
Last fall Andrea ran the New York City marathon as her first, and to date only, marathon.
Andrea Golden in Front of the NYC Skyline
When she answered our opening question with the marathon, I had to ask if she thinks she would have enjoyed her first marathon experience as much if she was running a 500 person race instead of a multi-thousand person race through the streets of New York. Read more
This past weekend, I ran in the 3rd Annual Carol Marsh Kids 2 Camp 5k.
I’ve run the race each of the past 3 years, and last year I actually won the race, so I was technically “defending my title” this year.
This race is a fundraiser for the Neighborhood Ministries of First UMC here in Lakeland to help send kids to summer camp that couldn’t otherwise afford it. And since my wife is the director of Neighborhood Ministries, there is a pretty good chance I’ll keep running this race on an annual basis.
I had low expectations for myself going into the race, as I’m in way worse shape than I was last year, so I knew a PR was out of the question. Instead of worrying about my time, I was going to run more strategically, and really race the other runners in an attempt to win the race for the 2nd straight year.
Crazy at the start, but Bailey is ready to RUN!
At least until the race started. Read more
While the half marathon is typically recognized as the fastest growing race distance in America, it’s hard to argue that the 5k is the most popular race in terms of sheer numbers.
Lots of people love the 5k, but not me. In fact, I hate running 5k races.
If you love the 5k, more power to you! But here are 7 reasons that I can’t stand this distance.
