“You’re pregnant!” a spectator shouted around mile 3. “You go! Looking strong!” I ran the Popcorn Panic 5 Miler at 38.5 weeks pregnant. When I think about it objectively, I almost can’t wrap my mind around the fact that I did that. I felt great on race day – certainly not almost 9 months pregnant! …
Popcorn Panic 5 Mile Race Recap (2019)
How to Run Your Fastest 10K
The 10K deserves more appreciation. It’s not just a tune-up race or a stepping stone into the half marathon and then marathon. It’s a challenging test of both speed and endurance. It’s long enough and requires enough grit to appeal to long-distance lovers, while fast enough to appeal to speedsters. Running your fastest 10K requires…
Mile Markers: Racing at 38 Weeks
I ran a race this week! I certainly didn’t race it, but running 5 miles at a faster pace than recent runs felt like a huge accomplishment at 38 weeks pregnant. I waited until the last minute to sign up, but I’m really happy I did this race – especially since it’s time to taper…
