If you’re preparing for your next big race, it’s smart to look up race recaps from fellow runners. These race recaps can help you know what to expect on race day, predict what the weather will be like, and make you aware of any issues that may occur. Here you’ll find all of Runnin’ for Sweets race recaps – from 5ks to marathons.
Fall marathons are sought after by most runners for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons distance runners love fall marathons is because of the weather. There is nothing quite like running in the crisp, cool air of fall. Most areas of the US have mild weather during the fall, making it the perfect time…
The transition back to reality and a daily routine is always a bit rough after vacation. However, adjusting my training after a week in Hawaii turned out to bed significantly easier than I had expected. After a successful 10 mile run before the week began, I was feeling more adjusted and motivated than usual after…
Each year it feels like time seems to fly by even faster than before, and 2018 certainly felt like it went by in a blink of an eye. But at the same time, 2018 was filled with plenty of running, fitness goals, challenges, changes, consistency and everything in between. Before the New Year begins, I…
After 20 weeks of training, this past weekend brought the day I’d been waiting for: RACE DAY. This marathon was my 6th marathon, but training was a bit different than the previous 5 because I was training for a specific time goal. After setting a PR in my very first marathon, I hadn’t given much…
This week was an exciting week of marathon training because it included a race! In 2015 I ran the Detroit Marathon and this year was lucky enough to return for the International Detroit Half Marathon! I fell in love with this race when I ran the full a few years ago. The course was awesome,…
Heading in to this week, I was a little nervous about how my motivation would hold out. This past week was spent up in northern Michigan with my husband and parents for a week of vacation. I was eager to get away this week after many days spent house hunting, and originally anticipated that my…