I was going to run the Clearwater, FL race in October, but it got cancelled due to weather. Rock and Roll racing offered San Antonio as a free exchange so I took it, hoping to finish my 10-race Heavy Medal goal. For the most part the weather was cloudly, slightly rainy, and cool. But, I was determined. We enjoyed the race expo and had a small tour of the city...
Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic...
In 2019 I set a goal to run 10 half marathons in a year (my usual average has been around 5). With the IronMan Rock and Roll series, I could go for a “Heavy Metal” challenge. The 2020 race season started great with Phoenix and New Orleans, but quickly ended thanks to the pandemic. One of the first races to be canceled was DC. This year, I finally got to...
New year and time for some new races. I loved doing this race in early 2020 before everything locked down. At the time I learned how great Arizona weather is during the winter. It is also a convenient 5-hour road trip from home. We drove out on Friday and picked up our race packets. The goal was to walk the 5k on Saturday as a team and then for me to do the Half...
It was the last opportunity I had this year to run a Half Marathon. The weather was cloudy but the temperatures were perfect. I felt really good today and approached the race with a positive attitude. Maybe I was also trying to redeem myself from my failure in Georgia a month ago. I still thrive on the energy of the starting line crowds! The course ran us north...
My last race of the year has occurred. This little gem in Texas is a new experience I have been waiting to enjoy for quite a few years. San Antonio is known for its River Walk area and The Alamo. Taking a flight from Ontario, CA, I arrived in San Antonio late Friday night and checked into my hotel. I started my weekend with a visit to the Race Expo to get my packet...
I was supposed to run a Half Marathon this weekend in Savannah, Georga. AND…I actually traveled on a red-eye flight overnight through Seattle-Atlanta-Savannah, went to the race expo, and was ready to run. Trying to save money on travel costs ended up having me not sleep for 32 hours. Then, on race day Saturday, the weather turned rather bad including heavy...
Home of the original Rock n Roll race, I really wanted to do this event again because of the amazing weather and how close to home this place is. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Old Town State Park. While it is not as close to the start and/or finish lines as I prefer, it is one of my favorite places to stay for food and shopping. Danica and I both did the 5k...
We took a nice road trip up the coast so I could run yet another half marathon. I visited San Jose for the first time back in 2015. Along the way, we stopped at Paso Robles and Monterey Bay. For this race, I was not as enthusiastic as I have been for other events. Initially, I planned to just hike the distance. The starting line excitement got the better of me and I...
I had not run an official Half Marathon since February 2020. This event both excited me and made me nervous. I started my running hobby back in 2011 and have run many amazing locations and distances. It is one of my personal fitness goals to be able to run, hike, or walk 13.1 miles at any time. Signing up for these races gives me additional motivation to continue...