Category Archives: Races

NYC Half Marathon Recap

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Britne
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The BIG question answered: Did I run the NYC Half Marathon? YES! The smaller question: Did I run the NYC Half Marathon pain free? Well, No.  But that’s okay. After spending some quality time with my family on Friday and Saturday night, I was up bright and early to get ready for the race.  Usually I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a pre-race meal, but seeing as I gave up peanut butter for lent, that wasn’t really an option.  I settled for a Clif Mojo bar instead and that seemed to work just fine. When we got … Continue reading →

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When NOT to Run a Half Marathon For Time

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Britne
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Usually when I run a race I have a goal time in mind. Usually I have certain expectations for myself. Usually I push myself during the race. Saturday was not one of those kinds of races. Saturday morning I woke up at 6 am ready to tackle the Manhattan Half Marathon only to find out that there were 2 inches of snow on the ground and that it was still coming down. A quick jump on the New York Road Runner’s site informed me that in the interest of safety, the race would not be scored.  I sauntered to the … Continue reading →

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