#runrichmond

[cmjhawk86]

Some days you come in hitting on all cylinders, training on point, and confident of a PR. Today was not one of those days. My 1:29:03 mark is still quite safe. Training and fitness were nowhere near what I had hoped for and I worried that I would put up a big stinker today. But I battled those demons, pushed the envelop just a tiny bit and for where I am right now, ran a smart and tough race. Based on current fitness I had no business breaking 1:40 today. But I wasn’t having that today. Nope. Congrats to all my @trottin_oxen teammates! And so cool to see @elizabethclor and @drjiveturkey at the start and @bschendell I saw Max at the finish! #runblr #fitblr #richmondhalfmarathon2018 #trottinoxen #runrichmond #oxenrunrichmond https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAUILaB-p_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mpwq6khcoyko

[runinredsox]

Medal monday, last one for 2018 I need to take a break and get this leg healed so I'll be ready to rock 2019 #medalmonday #anthemrichmondmarathon #runrichmond #races #richmondva https://www.instagram.com/runinredsox/p/BqGac59lLBA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x8xj9sb9q6av

[germicidalink]

Another casualty of my crappy phone cam, but a tattoo I'm super proud of just the same! #rivercitytattoo #richmond #rva #dogwood #logo #runrichmond (at Chesterfield Towne Center)

[dinnerforfamily]

I’m back to running and so excited to be signed up for the Monument Ave 10k thi… I'm back to running and so excited to be signed up for the Monument Ave 10k this spring!

[missylizzylucy]

Five weeks, three marathons, and three PRs! • The first was my own 12 1/2 minute PR in Chicago (3:44:45). It was an unbelievable race and a day the everything clicked for me! Despite it being unfavorable race conditions, it was my day and I raced smart, staying at the edge of control throughout the entire race. • Followed two weeks later with a 14 minute PR (4:09:19) for Jess during a very hot, hard Marine Corps Marathon. Jess was amazing at sticking with me and going with what came as we ticked off the miles! It was thrilling to help someone achieve their goal! • And then yesterday, three weeks pst Marine Corps and five weeks post PR, I nervously took to the streets of Richmond with @naomi_gal to help her run the race she knew she had in her! It was a “bonus” race for both of us. We defined our A, B, C, and “if nothing else” (to have fun!) goals and she tried everything new - intervals, on a cold day, wearing a sparkle skirt - and we hit our “A” goal! We ran a 3:50:30, a second best time for me (and a second best half marathon at the split) and a 14 minute PR for Naomi. • I honestly never thought I’d have such an incredible race season after the year I’ve had. It’s been hard to stay a motivated during all of the transitions, but maybe I’ve run so well because running is the constant that’s kept me grounded. Here’s to recovery for the next month! Oh wait, and training for Dopey! • #running #marathon #chicagomarathon #runwiththemarines #runrichmond #richmondmarathon #pr #intervalrunning #jeffgalloway #runwalkrun #mrtt

[ultra-kel]

Visiting family in Richmond VA. Went for a leisurely solo run. Spent more time taking photos of everything than I did Running. It’s way colder here than in Florida. I am ill prepared for this temp. It was a great run. Hit loads of hills, stairs, bridges, road trail and wooded trail. #run #runallthemiles #trainingforultra #hammer #hammernutrition #hammerfamily #howihammer #altrarunning #altrasforultras #caterpylaces #notielaces #runrichmond #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #aftershokz (at Belle Isle)

[therunhome]

The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs - or Doping - among professional runners is a huge problem. The fact that the Richmond Marathon did anything at all to try to stop this is actually a huge step to cleaning up Road Racing. I will say I am so proud of Nicole for leading much of the race and for taking her former 2nd place finish with excitement, grace and dignity. But I also know, as so many other clean athletes in her sport, that she was denied her "moment". Drug cheats simply take away so much from professional athletics. Read what @ndimerc had to say about it below: "I am so excited to announce that after the winner of the Richmond Half Marathon was disqualified I have been officially declared the winner! ___ Details and full article can be found here: http://www.richmond.com/sports/running/richmond-marathon/richmond-marathon-disqualifies-three-runners-including-men-s-winner-for/article_8deb3b0d-2883-5fd4-a611-033bcb367da5.html ___ A huge thank you to the staff at the Richmond Marathon/Half Marathon & Sports Backers for keeping the race, and most importantly the sport, honest. Even if this DQ didn't give me the win, I would be (and am) honored to be a part of this event." ___ #Reebok #RunRichmond #RunCIM #MarathonTraining

[forwardtillthefinish]

Hometown Glory: Richmond Half Marathon 2017

The Richmond Half Marathon in 2014 was my first real distance event. I hadn’t done it since then. Since that race, I ran 14 other half marathons in various locations. Sweet Sixteen was the second time I had done the Richmond Half. 

It is funny how hard the logistics can be when you live in town. Also, with the added factor of working packet pick up and having a busy week can take its toll. When you live in town, you aren’t “race-cationing”. I worked packet pick up Thursday night to promote the Richmond Road Runners Club and our upcoming races. Friday, I lead a marathon bus tour for people out of town and then came back to work the Blue Ridge Marathon table to spread the word about one of my favorite races! I was lucky to get home early enough to rest and enjoy a couple quiet hours before the weekend really took off. 

Saturday morning, I got up around normal time to get downtown and parked. After I got parked, I headed to the capital steps to meet the rest of the Half Marathon Training Team to get our picture. When we gather, its like gathering before graduation. All there is left to do is the ceremony and the year is over. 

I met up with one of my buddies, Niccole, that was injured and was feeling a little unsure of the race due to a pass injury. Unless someone is mortally wounded, I try to push people to at least start. Often times, getting to the start line is just what someone needs. The only issue with the start line at this race was that it was the coldest we had had since last winter. With no prior long (or even short) runs in the cold, it was a shock to the system. For the first two miles, it felt like I was running in wooden clogs as my feel slowly started to gain circulation. Additionally, we were dodging large holes left due to the construction on Broad St. 

About every couple minutes, someone on the other side of the median or someone came up behind me and shouted my name. Its’ times like these that remind me, oh yeah you are “famous”.  For the first couple miles Niccole said “Its like running with a celebrity”. It gave me a good laugh, as we approached mile 3, Niccole started to get out in front of me a bit. I released her to run her race, like I knew she could, and she had a great race! Elaine caught me around that same time and pretty much stuck with me for the rest of the race. 

As we chatted, the miles just ticked by. It could have been the gossip or my familiarity with the course or the amount of support from friends but it wasn’t until mile 7ish where I started to feel the slow down. Elaine noticed it too. She kept it moving as she sang with the DJ. I needed the distraction as the park is probably the least fun part of the course. No one is out there and its a little hilly. 

We finally pop out of the park and hit the party neighborhood. There wasn’t much party this year as it was pretty cold but the spirit was still out there. We were starting to get passed by some of the sub 4 hour marathoners, which I usually expect about this point in the course. As we got through the neighborhood and headed to the quiet stretch of Brook Rd. I finally started to feel a little fatigue. I was shocked but impressed. I think the cold had something to do with it. This year, Brook Rd had more spectators, party stops and even a pickle juice stop- I did not partake. Even some of my City Stadium friends were out there...I turned down fireball twice on the course. For anyone that knows me, thats a shocker. Not to worry, I had a beer and a shot of fireball shortly after I completed the race. 

Once we turned the corner on Lombardy, I knew we were close and that I still had some ‘Giddy Up’ in my system. I spotted a dirty SAG set up by the SAG diva her self, waved and kept it kicking because I knew if I stopped the last couple miles would have been a struggle. Once I hit grace, I saw my Coyote head coach, Lenora and she ran me into the finish. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to you about random stuff to get through those last miles. My mood was about 85% better than other races in the past. I tend to get really angry around miles 10 and 11 but the temperature, fueling and my salt tabs, helped me keep the grouch at bay. 

By the time I got to the top of 5th St, I was ready to kick it. The problem with that is its a long down hill. I ended up having two kicks because there is a part of the hill that levels out before continuing down to the bottom. On the second half of the hill, I opened up my stride and let gravity and the cheers slide me into the finish. Special shout out to my sports bra for keeping the ladies in place regardless of gravity. 

As I got my legs to stop, Marcy (the running community matriarch) hung my medal on my neck and I got a hug from her husband, Michael. As I walked through the finishing chute and collected my cup, blanket and water, I felt really good. I felt like I had a couple miles left in me. I hugged and greeted tons of my friends on the way to bag check. I retrieved my things, got a beer and headed back out to cheer my marathoner friends on. 

[rohankallicharan]

3:11:24 at @richmondrunfest Marathon... more than delighted with that just 8 days after running 100km! #RunRichmond (at Old Deer Park)

[cmjhawk86]

Almost go time. Now I just need to get there. 2 hour drive from Fairfax. looking forward to seeing so many friends down there! 🏃🏻🍺🍁#runblr #fitblr #richmondhalfmarathon2018 #runrichmond #oxenrunrichmond #trottinoxen #halfmarathon #fallracingseason (at First Watch - Fairfax) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-IK7ihPPr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qu605fmdg841

[anthemwild]

Haven’t #RunRichmond yet? Don’t wait any longer! https://awld.us/3b32jet

Haven’t #RunRichmond yet? Don’t wait any longer! pic.twitter.com/maeoHSvS4c

— AnthemWild (@AnthemWild) March 18, 2020

from Twitter https://twitter.com/AnthemWild

[missylizzylucy]

Daylight at the end of a morning run!!! Last run before Richmond is done! • I’m so excited to run with @naomi_gal for 26.2 Miles of fun!! We’re taking the pressure off and are going to enjoy our “bonus” marathon. #running #richmondready #runrichmond #threemarathons

[brooke80-blog]

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu 🌟 . . W1D1 #runrichmond marathon training 👍🏻 Easy 3 @ 11:27 min per mi = 34:28 mins🏃‍♀️ Average Heart Rate = 147 ❤️ Nailed it 👊🏻 . . It’s hard to stay “easy” on the easy runs, but so important! Don’t let your ego get in the way of slowing down...you will be glad you did when you avoid injury, fatigue, lack of motivation and all the other various symptoms of overtraining syndrome! Listen to your body 🧘‍♀️ (at Clearcreek Township, Warren County, Ohio)

[asshole-yogi]

Easy breezy #spring 2 miler. #run #running #cardio #runner #nikerunning #moveyourbody #runrva #runrichmond #fitness

[rohankallicharan]

Still think of you often, of the joys of childhood. Tomorrow is for you pal, let's face it, you were more amused than most when I took up running!! #RunRichmond

[runinredsox]

September miles, I think this may be a new high for me #running #lovetorun❤️ #strava #bibchat #runchat #runrichmond #richmondmarathon #marathontraining https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXy4f8l3pO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ata21lyx4x6