18 down...6 to go!

I completed my 18th race of the year this past Saturday. Every year my goal is 24, so only 6 more to go!

It was the South Daytona 5K. My time was much better than 2 weeks ago...ended up running 21:57- back on track. I think concentrating on some speed work did it. I was 3rd in my age group. The weather that morning was much cooler than it had been, only in the 70's, so it was perfect running weather! My next race will be Oct. 11th, so until then....

HAPPY RUNNING!

Another 5K...

I have been meaning to post about my last race for a little while, just have not gotten around to it until now...

I ran another 5K on Sept. 14th. Boy, do I need to do some speed work! I have been putting in the miles, trying to get ready for a half marathon, and have been neglecting any type of speed work. Let me tell you...speed work is now on my calendar after the time I clocked! I ran a 22:21, I felt fine, I just did not have the turn-over in my legs. I ended up 3rd in my age group. Oh well, maybe this saturday will be better for me, another 5K.

I am getting ready for a half marathon- it's been so long since the last one I ran back in the fall of 1995 when I was a Junior in High School- my body does not recover as quickly at 30 as it did back then! The one I am running is not until January 4th- so I still have plenty of time.

Happy Running!

Cool Tie Dye Tops...

I know some of us are Stay at Home moms who are always looking for ways to bring in a little extra money...well, this is my way...

I make and sell Tie Dye tops on Ebay and Etsy for children and adults. I have done this for about a year and a half now and I LOVE it...especially around the holidays. I have made some pretty cool cotton tanks to run in, baby Onesies and am currently working on Halloween and Christmas tops.

If you are interested in seeing more examples or purchasing something please just take a look at my Ebay and Etsy pages and message me. brennaginther@hotmail.com

Ebay User Name: runnergirl4life

Etsy User Name: ColorYourLife

Thanks!

Catching Up...

Okay, so it has been a little while since I was on here last. Where to begin...

Since my last Blog I have run 2 more races. The 2008-2009 racing season has officially begun. I ran the "Save the Loop 5K" where I ended up 3rd female overall with a time of 22:14, and I ran the "I Run for Pizza 5K" where I was 1st in my age group and had a time of 22:01...

I really have not run like I wanted to this summer. I feel like I totally slacked off...could also be that I have run 16 races since January 1st and am feeling a bit drained. I have 10 more races on my schedule before the end of the year, 2 of which are 1/2 Marathons. I know I am a bit crazy...but I guess that's what being addicted to racing gets you! LOL!

The pic is of my son and I after the "I Run for Pizza 5K."

HAPPY RUNNING!

I AM A TRIATHLETE!!!

My first triathlon was an amazing experience! I was on Team Danskin, and the support and friendships were wonderful... to see members of my team encouraging each other before the tri was great. I was terrified of the open water swim (across a fairly large lake), because my first three "practice" open water swims were terrible. Yet, I made it in a decent time, stayed calm, and the rest of the race was pure joy. Ladies, if you can sign up for a Danskin Triathlon, do it as quickly as possible. It was the most positive, encouraging experience I have had in a long time.

My next big challenge will be the IronGirl Olympic Distance Triathlon in May, 2009! Double the distance, and something to focus on during our miserable Chicago winter.

The medal says, "The woman who starts the race is not the same woman who finishes the race."

I agree.

Be Blessed!

Firecracker 5K- 2nd Female Overall!

Today I ran the Firecracker 5K on the sands of Daytona Beach. Running in the sand is quite different from running on the nice, paved roads. My legs were already a little sore from yesterdays 5K race, so I made sure to warm up a little extra today. The race started at 7:30, so the sun had not had a chance to really heat up by then, so the weather was great for running with the breeze coming off the ocean. Like yesterday, this was an out and back race so at the turn around I was able to see who was coming up on me. I already knew the girl that was out in the lead was too far to catch, so my goal was to stay in 2nd place and not let anyone pass me...well, that worked. I ended up 2nd female finisher, with a time of 22:08- about a minute faster that my time last year at the same race. I was happy with my finish, now I can rest until August sometime when I run my next race...unless my racing addiction gets to me before then! LOL!

Happy Running Ladies!

4th of July 5K- First Female!

Well...going into todays race I thought I would just take it easy and run a nice pace...I have been having some knee problems and have not run much all week. Today I woke up feeling great, no pain after my short run yesterday- good sign! The race started and I got out pretty good- I was lead female, but I could hear a couple others right on my heels- I thought they would try to pass me a few times, but that just made me run faster. I have never been lead female before and I was not ready to give it up. At the turn-around I got a better look at the field...now there were 3 or 4 females within distance to pass me if they wanted to. A few times one would get up with me and I would just keep on truckin, trying to make her think I was not going to give in. Well, it stayed this way until we had about 1/2 mile left, I made my move pulling away from her, and she never did catch me! YAY! So...I was finally first female finisher, and 11th overall male/female combined. The course was about .3 miles longer than a 5K, so I figure my actual 5K time to be 20:58..PR for me this season!

The pic is of me and my son...I just love the Patriotic Tie Dye I made him!

I have another 5K tomorrow morning- another post to follow!

Happy Running.