The 4th annual Patriot Day 5K and 1 Mile Walk honoring those that lost their lives in 9/11, was held at Pleasanton River Park in Pleasanton, Texas. Eric had run this event before but this was my first time to participate. This was my 3rd race in just 24 hours and all were in different…

The Gruene 10K/5K is a beautiful and scenic race held in Historic Gruene, Texas. This race was held on a Saturday morning and I had just run a spooky Friday the 13th half marathon night race a few hours before so I was already feeling pretty tired. But here’s how it went… First, let me…

The Battle of Salado Creek 13.1, 10 Mile, 5 Mile and 5K NIGHT Race was the 2nd race in the Scallywompus Alamo Beer Challenge. It was also held on Friday the 13th this year and there was a Zombie-theme. 🧟‍♂️ Instead of donning a zombie costume I decided to celebrate Friday the 13th and dress…

With an upcoming Trail Runcation, I’ve been trying to run more trail races. The Tejas Trails Mellow Trail Race seemed like the perfect way to get off-road and back to nature! Eric and I first ran this one with friends back in 2019. It was challenging but I decided to give it another go. This…

Our family started participating in the Soler’s Sports SA Zoo Run (a 2-day event) back in 2012. But Eric and I weren’t the ones racing. NOT YET anyway. Here’s how it all started: When our son was 2 years old, we signed him up for the SA Zoo Kids Run which is held on a…

The 2024 SARR Labor Day Whine Run 5K & 5-Miler, which takes place on Labor Day Monday was one of 4 races I had planned for the first week of September. I had run a half marathon the day before and then had a night relay race that Friday and then another half marathon (trail)…

The E-Dragon Run Festival is a unique event. It’s not just a race. It’s a celebration. E-Dragon Productions was founded 11 years ago by Erik & Kristine Burciaga and this year they celebrated by hosting a low cost running event. There were multiple (chip-timed) distances with matching prices! For instance: $1 for the 1-miler, $5…

The Beat the Heat 5K & 5K Bunked Out Relay held at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park in Kyle, Texas is another very meaningful For The Love of Go running event. This is the 3rd year for the Kyle Professional Firefighters Association- Local 4567 and the Kyle Fire Department to host this event. All…

Have you ever been in a bad relationship but you keep going back thinking things will change. You even voice your concerns and feel like maybe things will be different the next time, but then you end up feeling like an idiot for being too trusting? That’s been my relationship with Bigfoot Running Company. My…

For The Love of Go’s Off To The Races 5K held in Buda, Texas is a great summer running event! I ran it for the first time last year and it’s become one of my favorite summer 5K races. It’s a great course in a beautiful community. The race starts and finishes at Sunfield Elementary…