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Brookings Marathon: Brookings, South Dakota, May 11, 2024 – Marathon #16 I knew from the start that this trip to Brookings, South Dakota, would be quick, with little time for sightseeing. However, I didn’t anticipate that the weather would give me a new definition of “blowing through.” I left Kansas City on Friday morning, ran […]
MoreNewport Marathon: Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 2023 – Marathon #15 The journey to Providence, Rhode Island started off with a little hiccup. I almost missed my flight from Baltimore to Rhode Island because I was working and didn’t hear the boarding call. I was literally the last person to board the plane—something that has […]
MoreKentucky Derby Festival Marathon: Louisville, Kentucky, April 29, 2023 – Marathon #14 I just got back from an incredible race in Louisville, Kentucky, and I’m still buzzing with excitement! I was especially looking forward to this one because 21 runners from my running club, the Marathon Maniacs, were participating. Stefanie reached out to organize a […]
MoreNashville Marathon: Nashville, Tennessee, April 22, 2023 – Marathon #13 Anyone who knows me understands I’m a country girl at heart. I love all things country—especially the music and the vibe. But after running the Nashville Marathon, I may need to reconsider my love for the rolling hills of Tennessee! The trip started off eventful, […]
MoreIMT Des Moines Iowa Marathon: Des Moines, Iowa, October 16, 2022 – Marathon #3 This marathon was a real test of endurance for me, on several levels. First off, the last time I ran a marathon was in April of that year, and it had been a tough one. I had just undergone a major […]
MoreGarmin Kansas City: Kansas City, Missouri, October 16, 2021 – Marathon #1 To say that I was a ball of emotions before my first marathon would be an understatement. Just 10 days before the race, I had buried my mom, and my heart was completely shattered. I desperately wanted her to be there to see […]
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