Cara’s DDs
Double Doses of medicine – What did you think I meant?!? October is breast cancer awareness month so I thought this blog was appropriately titled This past Saturday I had another 10 mile run to...
View Article11 Blissful Running Miles
I ran an amazing, stupendous, spectacular 11 miles Friday morning (I read a lot of Dr. Seuss this weekend)! I had the kind of run that you want to have the week before a race. I had the kind of run...
View ArticleGotta Run: Houston Half Marathon Race Report
Yesterday I completed the Houston Half Marathon and today I am (extremely) sore. But, it was more than worth it The Houston Half Marathon was my first long race in over two years and my first long...
View ArticleI am NOT Alone
I was really scared to start training this running season. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis I didn’t know if I would be able to run let alone run long distance. I had bad runner’s trots...
View ArticleGotta Run: La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon
*I completed my 2nd Half Marathon of the year and my last race in the 25-29 age group two weeks ago* This race was different from any other race I have completed before, it contained a huge bridge!...
View Article12 Glorious, Non-Stop Miles and a Health Update
I ran 12 miles without one – single – stop! This past Saturday was the first time since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis that I was able to run long distance without one bathroom break. Amazing....
View ArticleGotta Run: The Houston Triple
I finished! 2013 was the first year for the Houston Triple and I am happy that I was able to complete the challenge; my husband even joined me for one of the runs! The word triple is a little deceiving...
View ArticleI might have lost it
My mind that is. My husband thinks I’ve lost my mind but I think I actually found it! 2009 was the first year I really picked up running. I ran for the normal Houston training season – July thru...
View ArticleGotta Run: 2nd Half Marathon and it’s only January!
This race could have been a disaster. I almost didn’t even start this race. But, I started and finished the race. I even got within a minute of my half marathon PR (personal record) again –...
View ArticleJail Break Half Marathon: Sick, Lost, and a PR!
I woke up Saturday morning feeling alright but not great. I decided I’d at least start the race and if I didn’t feel like I could finish it was OK. The only failure is not starting. The Jail Break Half...
View Article2013 Seabrook Lucky Trails Half Marathon
It’s been weeks since I posted and this race report is now two weeks late, oops! Better late than never I guess March 16th was the 10th annual Seabrook Lucky Trails Half Marathon / Relay / Marathon...
View ArticleAngie’s Half Crazy Half Marathon
Ok, so this is a (very, very) late race report but better late than never right?!? Angie’s Half Crazy Half Marathon was my last half-marathon for the season. It was held on April 7th and it started...
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