Hello! I was looking around twitter and Facebook this morning and it looks like a lot of people were racing and tri-ing this weekend! Congratulations to all! I’m inviting you to share your race recaps in the comments below.
Motivation Monday
I pretty much always take the day after a race off from running so I’ll probably take a walk and do some stretching in a bit. All while listening to my favorite song of the day…
July Race Recaps
Come share your race recaps for July!
I’d like to share the love on RER – At the end of each month I’m inviting you to share a link to your Race Recap for that month OR write a recap in the comments.
– Make sure to Name the race AND Date so others can use it for reference / race research later!
– Link to your recap OR write a quick recap in the comments.
– Any type of race / triathlon / mud run / etc is welcome.
Leave a comment with the name of your July Race and a link to your Race Recap or write some bullet points about it below.
OR
Share your favorite workout for the month!
(Comments with links in them stay in moderation, so I will approve them. Don’t worry if it doesn’t go up right away.)
I ran a 5K and 10K in July – both were a little slower than usual, maybe I can blame the heat ;)?
http://seelizarun.wordpress.com/2013/07/15/gallup-gallop-5k-race-report/
http://seelizarun.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/btn-big-10k-race-report/
Shoreline Half Marathon – I ran near, by, and alongside ReR 🙂
http://www.tastethewin.com/2013/07/15/shoreline-half-marathon-2013-race-review/
My husband, brother-in-law and a friend all ran the Vermont 100 (yes, 100 miles!) on July 20-21. The three of them wrote recaps, and I posted them on my blog:
http://www.runningwithhaynes.com/2013/07/27/jaimes-vermont-100-race-report-part-1/
http://www.runningwithhaynes.com/2013/07/26/jareds-vermont-100-race-report/
http://www.runningwithhaynes.com/2013/07/25/peters-vermont-100-race-report/
US Professional National Criterium Championships
I got my butt kicked and worked so hard I couldn’t even think well enough to race the next day. On the plus side, I’m back to normal today 🙂
http://kakes773.blogspot.com/2013/07/us-pro-national-criterium-championships.html
I ran the Missoula Marathon in Mid-July and PR’d with a 3:05:33!! It’s an amazing race in Missoula, MT and a gorgeous run!! This was my 5th year doing it. Here’s my link:
http://wholesomelyfit.com/?p=1931
This was a great idea!! Thanks
What a great idea!
Here are mine:
Run the Keweenaw Trail Series: http://amyupnorth.com/run/2013/07/final-thoughts-on-getting-my-ass-handed-to-me-and-sisu/
Hancock Canal Run Half Marathon: http://amyupnorth.com/blahg/2013/07/canal-run-half-marathon-2013-recap/
Sekolah Sri Bestari Rise N Run 2.0 edition on 7 July (http://ramblings-sue.blogspot.com/2013/07/sekolah-sri-bestari-rise-n-run-2013-5km.html)
FMS – PSU Mini Marathon 2013 on 14 July (http://ramblings-sue.blogspot.com/2013/07/fms-psu-mini-marathon-2013-105km.html)
Hoping to put up my reacp of this past weekend’s altitude running training by the end of the week – this was the best!
I ran the Rosaryville 10 miler trail run on Sunday, July 21, in Upper Marlboro, MD. Although I am avid hiker, this i was my second trail race. My first trail race was as a member of a marathon relay team for the Northface Endurance Challenge in June. The park was beautiful but with temps of 92 degrees and 76% humidity. I was more than content with just this race being a training run(training for my 1st marathon in the Fall), so with the weather and my attitude completed adjusted I pretty much took it easy and walked the inclines. When we received the results later that night, I was shocked to learn I placed second in my age group 30-39. It was the most wonderful and unexpected gift/ surprise. I never ever..ever..ever thought dreamed of placing in any of my races. I am totally in love in trail running.
http://beta.active.com/upper-marlboro-md-md/running/trail-run-races/rosaryville-10k-10m-25k-50k-trail-runs-2013
I do the exact same thing on my blog! lol… with the exact same name! lol… great minds thing alike! .. of course yours will be more successful miss popular 😉 lol…
http://zanetaruns.blogspot.com/2013/04/race-recap-roundup-linkup.html
I ran a marathon on July 14 in North Bend, Washington and it was my best one to date for multiple reasons: PR, beautiful course, first time to WA, and first runcation! You can read my recap here: http://www.chasing-life.net/2013/07/15/348/
No races for me yet. Just getting back to running after recovering from a broken ankle. But I can’t wait to participate in this round-up soon!
New favorite workout is my crossfit onramp training. Four days down and I’m feeling every minute if it. Ouch!!
My mom and I ran three races together in July! My favorite was the Paul E. White Memorial Road Race on July 6th in Falmouth, MA.
http://www.laceupwithkace.com/paul-e-white-memorial-road-race-recap/
I did the Top Gun Sprint Triathlon at Fort de Soto near Tampa, Florida. It was July 27th this year. Here is my recap. It was my first ever triathlon!
http://www.littlegirlinthebigworld.com/2013/07/top-gun-sprint-triathlon-recap-my-first.html
Here is my race recap for the Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
http://mypeachlife.com/peachtree-road-race-recap/
Foot Traffic Flat Marathon – 4th of July – Portland, OR.
I had a great time at the holiday race. I wasn’t very trained up but I was still able to enjoy the mostly flat and scenic route! http://livingrunningeating.blogspot.com/2013/07/foot-traffic-flat-full-marathon-2013.html
I did my second 5K, the Seafair Torchlight Run in Seattle last Saturday, which was pirate-themed & very fun. (Link: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=7&SecID=893)
We ran an hour before the Torchlight Parade, on the parade route! Everyone was cheering us on and kids were lining up for high-5’s. Despite starting with side-stitches 10 minutes in and there being a lot of hills, my time was only about 1-2 mins slower than my first 5K. I’m looking forward to getting faster.
I did the color run brooklyn and a local women’s 5K this month
http://reluctantlyskinny.com/2013/07/14/race-recap-long-island-womens-5k/
The women’s run was awesome, very inspiring to see so many women passionate about fitness – also my first 5K where I broke 30 minutes!
My First Solo Trail Marathon (26.2 miles) – Race Recap:
http://nathanmaxwell.net/2013/07/my-first-solo-trail-marathon-longest-day-run/
Great idea! I did the Runner’s Word Summer Run Streak. It was a great experience.
http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/2013/07/15/my-runners-world-summer-run-streak/
Ran a nighttime 5k (Crystal City Twilighter 5k in Arlington, VA) this past weekend and got absolutely drenched in a sudden rain shower! I posted my recap of the race today: http://foxywholefoodie.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/crystal-city-twilighter-5k-race-recap/
Great idea! I ran the “Run For Blood Quarter Marathon” this past weekend, hosted by the Red Cross in Minneapolis.
You can check out my race recap on my blog at http://comerunorshine.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/run-for-blood-quarter-marathon-and-5k/
Come visit me at my blog 🙂
Great idea! I love reading people’s race recaps.
I ran this half marathon a couple of weeks ago as part of my marathon training and I got a PR! So exciting!
http://fizzsbizz.com/wp/blog/2013/07/15/los-gatos-jungle-run-recap/
This month, I ran the first ever UK Color Run in London, and I loved it! My race report is here:
http://tartanjogger.wordpress.com/planned-runs/5ks/the-color-run-uk/
Next Monday, I’m excited to be running the first ever Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon to be held in Dublin, Ireland, so I’ll look forward to sharing that one next month! 😀
Great idea! I love this!
Rock ‘n Roll Chicago Half marathon (7/21/13)
http://runningthemiles.com/category/race-recap/
Love this idea!
My race recap for July is the Pennsylvania Spartan Sprint on July 13th. My husband and I did it together, and it was both of our first mud/obstacle run. This was right up his alley since he’s also a CrossFit guy, but I was nervous about it being I am solely a distance runner. However, it turned out to be easier than we expected (I still had to do some burpees for obstacles I couldn’t finish, like the spear toss and climbing the gym rope) and it was so much fun to do it together! He is doing the Super Spartan in NJ this September which is a lot longer and tougher – however, I’ll just be cheering him on for that one. 😉
I did two races this month. Here are my recaps:
Los Gatos Jungle Run Half Marathon, July 14 – http://wp.me/p3Kx0V-3r
Check this one out just for the ridiculous race pictures posted at the end. I lost all control of my body or something.
Wharf to Wharf Race (Santa Cruz to Capitola), July 28 – http://wp.me/p3Kx0V-7B
I ran the jungle run too! So fun!
I ran the Bear Brook Trail Marathon in Allenstown, NH. 98% single-track with constant roots, rocks and other “trippables,” and mucho mud. My first trail marathon, and by far my slowest, but I’m grateful that I kept chugging and got my finisher’s pint glass. 🙂 Oh, and the “Cups” song was an earworm for me during those 7 hours too!!
http://www.acidoticracing.com/BearBrookMarathonUltra.html
I have new respect for those wicked-tough New England “runnahs” who scrambled up and down those technical trails like pros!!
Race swag included a black fly patch to wear on the back of your hat/shirt (as those little buggers are everywhere in northern New England this time of year…fortunately they were not as many as I feared).
I haven’t done any formal racing in July! Still working on my training so just racing myself 🙂
I ran the Red, White and Boom Half Marathon held on July 4th in Minneapolis. It was a lot of fun and I especially enjoyed the post race food – watermelon, ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, etc. It was a great way to start the 4th of July holiday. Will definitely do again next year.
That post-race food sounds awesome! They really should have ice cream sandwiches at ALL races! 😉
Bradford NH 5K, July 7th 2013 http://bit.ly/1534g6p
You can find more race recaps at http://chasinggazelle.blogspot.com/
Good idea, but my first race is in September 🙂
I ran the Pasadena Half Marathon on June 30 but it was the last day of June so the recap is from July. It was my first half and it was really hard but I’m still really glad I did it and can’t wait for the next one:
http://brocblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/my-very-first-half-marathon/
I’d really love some blog love… comments VERY welcome!
My recent Tri recap can be found:
http://micheleontherun.blogspot.com/
I just ran my very first 5K a few weeks ago! It was so much fun and I can’t wait to do one again.
http://leancleanandbrie.blogspot.com/2013/07/color-run-recap.html
xoxo,
Brie
The only race I did in the last month or so was the Pasadena 10K (where I met you at the finish line!)
http://blushandbarbells.com/2013/06/30/pasadena-10k/
I’m training for a half-marathon in November now, with a couple more 10Ks in between.
Ran my first 10k this month. Really awesome in the rain. Plus did a one-man-marathon. That was less fun, but gave me an excuse to pig out for three days!
Love this idea. Hopefully I will have a slow morning so I can read some recaps. Here is mine from Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage.
http://runningforcannolis.com/2013/07/27/ragnar-final-thoughts/
Haven’t raced in awhile, so maybe next time! I love seeing all of the race recaps!
This is a great idea! My race recap is from a local 4th of July 5k that I did. It was a blast and I even managed a PR out of it -good day all around 🙂
http://www.1yeartolife.com/2013/07/4th-of-july-5k-race-recapand-new-pr.html
Well, this was technically in June, but whatever it works. My recap from my first ever half marathon! Warning: it’s lengthy. I’ve since then ran another half just this last Wednesday, and PR’d by 2 minutes. Woooo!
http://managersspecial.blogspot.com/2013/07/american-fork-canyon-half-marathon.html
i love this idea! congrats to you and everyone who raced this weekend! =)
My favorite work out for the month was definitely a fitness class I get to review from equinox!! – http://abetteryeartoabetterlife.com/2013/07/25/equinox-stacked-review/ – there is also a link in there to my favorite balcony sweat sessions!
Firecracker 4-miler in Daytona Beach, FL, July 4th, 2013
http://amycvt.blogspot.com/2013/07/firecracker-4-miler-race-recap.html
Really enjoyed this race and getting to sport my ProCompression USA socks!
I didn’t race in July but my favorite workout of the month was yoga in a vineyard, followed by a wine tasting!
http://marathonsandmacarons.com/2013/07/28/vinyasa-in-the-vines/
I only had one race in July, the Freedom Four Miler on 7/4/13:
http://therockinrunner.wordpress.com/2013/07/04/the-freedom-4-miler/
love reading your recaps; it motivates me to sign up for more races!
LOVE this idea, RER!: well here’s my post about the Queens 10K. It’s not exactly a recap specifically of the route, logistics etc. but more just about the day. It’s a local 10k so I don’t think anyone would be traveling in just for this event. But if you live close to NYC I highly recommend the entire 5 boro series of events….I’ve got BIG events planned for September, October and November and I’ll be sure to share recaps of those.
http://www.sweatoutthesmallstuff.com/hey-hey-hey-today-was-the-queens-10k/
Love this idea! I ran a local 5K two weekends ago when I was visiting my family in WA. It was my first time seeing an average pace below the 8’s and my first time placing! 1st in my AG, 4th woman overall, and a 7:59 average pace. I had the biggest smile on my face the rest of the weekend 🙂
http://www.jensbestlife.com/2013/07/northwest-raspberry-festival-5k-fun-run.html
PS I’ll be road tripping down through California in the middle of marathon training. I’ll be in the LA area for a few days, would be fun to meet up for a run! 🙂
Good idea 😀 No races this month, but I’m running a local 13.1 on Sunday. I’ll be sure to share a recap of it at the end of August.
Great idea!!!
I know this is a running blog but I don’t race much. I have toyed with the idea of doing a half and you keep me inspired to just go out and get my 3 miles 3 times a week. I should sign up for a race to put a goal out there in front of me. Great blog, keep writing.
Thanks Tom! You don’t hafta race to by my friend, sharing your workouts are great too!
Great idea!
XTERRA Snow Valley 21K Trail Race, July 28, 2013 http://www.oatmealinmybowl.com/trekking-dirt/xterra-snow-valley-21k-in-trail-miles/
Great prep for my upcoming 1st marathon. Doing a lot of firsts lately…
You did amazing! Trail running is no joke!!