Races
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Hot Chocolate Run 5K
This past Sunday I ran the Hot Chocolate Run 5K in Northampton, Mass! I first heard about this race through my friend Meredith–she said a few of her running friends were running it, so I decided to run also. It was a nice excuse to dress up for Christmas and run a race for a good cause. And even better–there is hot cocoa with marshmallows at the end of the race! The proceeds from the race go to Safe Passage–an organization that addresses domestic violence. The race started at 10AM, which gave us plenty of time to get there from Albany in the morning. And it was VERY cold out.…
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After the Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon
Yesterday I ran the most scenic race I’ve ever run! The After the Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon is held in Minnewaska State Park Preserve, just outside of New Paltz! It started at 11:00am, which allowed ample time for me to drive down from Albany. The only downside is that it’s usually held on the same day as the Stockade-athon 15K, but this year I knew I would run this trail race instead. It boasted gorgeous views and carriage trails which, even thought I like the Stockade-athon, I’ll take over Schenectady any day. It was also only $15, which is a steal for a half marathon. Lake Minnewaska, right near…
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Marine Corps Marathon 2014 Race Recap
Sunday morning Meg and I got up at 5:45. Our plan was to leave the hotel by 6:30 and get on the Metro because both of our races began at 7:55am. The marathon start was located at the Pentagon metro stop and the 10K start was a bit further at the Smithsonian metro stop. We got on the crowded metro with a ton of other runners. The ride to my stop was about 15 minutes–there was so much excitement in the air! When we arrived at the Pentagon, I said my goodbyes to Meg and wished her luck on her race! Myself and the other marathon runners got off the…
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Marine Corps Marathon 2014 Part 1
Friday afternoon after class I flew to DC with my friend Meg for the Marine Corps Marathon. Meg had originally planned to run the marathon with me as her first (she got in via the lottery) but got injured over the summer and couldn’t run the full marathon, so she opted to run the 10K instead. We were ready for a fun race weekend in DC! Saturday morning after an awesome breakfast buffet at our hotel in Alexandria, we rode the metro to the race expo in DC. Our metro stop was right across from our hotel and that was magnificent. There was a huge line to get into the…
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Mohawk Hudson Half Marathon 2014
Sunday was the Mohawk Hudson Half Marathon! This was my first half marathon back in 2010, and I like running it when I can because it does hold a special place in my life! This year it was Heather‘s first half marathon! I offered to pace her and Alicia during the race. I got to the starting area at Colonie Town Park at around 7:45. The race started at 8:30. We had some time to hang out and chat before the race began. It was a bit chilly, so everyone had their “throwaway” clothes on. I had some cheap gloves and black sweatshirt that I ditched at mile 1. The…
