![Vegas – Week 12 – Blessed at That Dam Half](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_3562-0.jpg)
Vegas – Week 12 – Blessed at That Dam Half
I ran this week true to the schedule: Monday - 7 miles (5 @ marathon pace) Tuesday - rest Wednesday - 9 miles with 4 mile repeats @ 10K pace Thursday - 8 miles easy Friday - Mile time trial (+ 1 mile each to warmup and cool down) Saturday - 6 miles easy Sunday - 15...
Vegas – Week 8 – Birthday Races!
This week I used races to celebrate my birthday and get my training in. I swapped Tuesday's usual rest day with Thursday's easy run to give me 2 days rest going into the weekend: Monday - Mile time trial (+ 1 mile each for warmup and cool down) Tuesday - 5 miles...
![Team RWB Firecracker Virtual Race](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/blogger-image-1193654022.jpg)
Team RWB Firecracker Virtual Race
Did my first virtual race for Team Red White & Blue--4 miles on the 4th of July--celebrating our freedom by honoring those who make it possible.Ran this one with my boyfriend Dan on the trails at the Mineola Nature Preserve (the parts that weren't under water!)....
![Utah Valley Marathon – Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/blogger-image-903191657.jpg)
Utah Valley Marathon – Race Recap
I signed up for Utah Valley intrigued by the idea of a downhill race with amazing scenery, and the beauty of the course made me understand what this means:It bears a striking resemblance to the verse on the back of the shirt I wore for the race. When I got to...
![Disco Run 10K – Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/blogger-image-1233383450.jpg)
Disco Run 10K – Race Recap
Nursing a strained hamstring and doing virtually zero speed work since March, I wasn't sure what to expect for this race, but I decided to go, have fun, and give it my best shot. I was happy to meet up with fellow Eagles running for Team RWB. And the costumes did...
![Heels & Hills – Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/blogger-image-1851084711.jpg)
Heels & Hills – Race Recap
The last time I ran Heels & Hills was 2 years ago. It was a half marathon along the Campion Trail in Las Colinas. There were neither heels nor hills, and I had a great race, setting what was at the time a PR. After taking a year off, the race was reintroduced...
![Rhythm & Blues Half – Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/blogger-image-1505898207.jpg)
Rhythm & Blues Half – Race Recap
Today's race was relatively uneventful and is best summarized by the random thoughts that went through my head:Wet. Hamstring. This feels too easy. Good girl. I get to come down this hill later. HR too high. Ride this train as long as you...
![Hot Chocolate 15K – Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/blogger-image-1300533718.jpg)
Hot Chocolate 15K – Race Recap
Quite unintentionally, I sat down the night before the race to devise my race plan over a warm beverage...In light of recent struggles, I decided to forego a time goal. My goal was simply:Run smart. Run fast. Run happy.My plan was to run by feel. I knew I...
![New Years Day Marathon- Race Recap](https://runningwithgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blogger-image-1231956537.jpg)
New Years Day Marathon- Race Recap
As I was praying about my strategy for this race, 4:13 popped in my head. Though I developed a plan for a 4:13 finishing time, I rightly suspected it was a reference to Philippians 4:13.We often see this verse and think it means we can accomplish anything, but if we...
Chocoholic Frolic 10K – Race Recap
I was pretty pumped for today's race.The chocolate theme was evident everywhere...(Incidentally, the award for best sign today actually goes to a kid on the course holding one that read, "Run faster! I just farted!")I arrived at the race plenty early with my...