11/18/15 YMCA LITERACY Race City Park

This was a 5k at City Park that Jessica invited me to run with her. It was fun and a great one in the city. I loved that Zeas came and has their amazing corn grits. Also, my old chiropractor was there and getting a treatment felt great. Rae got up early with me and ran almost a mile. Proud of those girls. 

12/6/15 Girls on the Run

This 5k took me about 32 minutes and was run in warm weather, warm for December. I was happy to watch my friend Joy run her first 5k and she did so well. I also saw Jessica there and we were able to get some pics. So many cute girls running this and such a great race put on by this new local chapter of Girls on the Run. Looking forward to the next one! 

9/26/15 Race to Freedom 5k

Stop sex trafficking. 5k. Fun race. 

Gulf Coast Half Marathon 10/18/15

Another really cool memory from this race is that my friend Darla was proposed to at the finish line. She said yes! I wish her all the best and am so glad she found love. 

Great race. I tried something different. I used the 9:1 ratio for the first 8 miles and then ran the last few straight. I am aiming for no injuries and that 9:1 rayon was great. I felt I ran faster and then switching up the muscles I was using really helped. It was a lot of fun. I came close to a PR. I finished in about 2:31. The temps were great. It was a chilli morn resulting in low 70s. I believe this was the biggest turnout ever for the race. 

Saints Kickoff Run 5k 9/12/15

A fun race into the dome! cooler morning weather and great company. 

Mardi Gras Mambo 2/21/15

9 miles! 1.44 and it was a humid one! Lots of great costumes, but my first time with this race and this route. A little hilly!! Loved the medal, but boring route!! 

RNR 1/25/15

I drove myself, Missy, and Jessica to this one and we had such a good time. Usually I stay in NO the night beforehand, but this time left the morning early and it went well. Beautiful day-perfect weather!! I was a little tired towards the end because I didn't train up to 13 miles this time, but I still made good time (think it was around 2.40-no PR but okay with that) lots of fun!!

Rotary Shamrock Race March 14, 2015

I had a lot of fun with this race, even though it started late! I ran it in about 30.22 and placed 5th in my age division. I'm guessing there were about 400 runners, and I was number 79 overall. It was a humid morning in the 70s, but was happy for sunshine as we had rain the previous week. Great race!!