The Bataan Memorial March is held in honor of a group of heroes who were surrendered to Japanese forces in the Philippines on April 9th, 1942 during World War II. They were forced to march in scorching heat for 65 miles over treacherous terrain. Thousands of Americans, including members of the 200th Coast Artillery, New Mexico…

Free-da’s 5K Run/Walk for the Arts is one of my all time Favorite 5K races to run each year. It’s usually held in July in celebration of Frida Kahlo’s Birthday. However here in South Texas the summer heat is brutal so this year the event was moved up to early March in celebration of International…

The Little Rock Half Marathon in Arkansas became the 23rd run state in my 50 states running journey and I was thrilled to be checking this fun race off of my bucket list! I even took on the Little Rock Challenge and ran the 5K the day before! Due to unusually high temperatures (and humidity)…

The Little Rock Half Marathon has been on my bucket list for a few years. I love that there’s a different theme each year and they GO ALL OUT with whichever theme they choose. I’ve following the race each year and there’s been some that I would have really had fun with, like Medieval, Aliens,…

I’d like to do more trail runs this year and running with this Austin-based women’s trail running group is always a great time. This is my 3rd Happy Treading race and my second time running the Happy Trails Ranch Park 10K Trail Race in Dripping Springs, Texas. After two running events the day before, I…

Since 2010, Cupid’s Undie Run has been on a mission to end Neurofibromatosis (NF) by funding research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation, which is the world’s leader in NF research. NF is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and there is currently no cure. Every February, thousands of…

This was my second year running the Selma/Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K, benefiting Operation Comfort. This veteran nonprofit organization was founded by Janis Roznowski, in 2004 and supports wounded, ill and injured service members and their families. They promote positive and inclusive environments to all service branch members to improve the physical and mental…

This was my 10th Chocoholic Frolic race! 😍 Each year I have run this race with friends and family and it’s always a fun event! It’s gone through several changes over the years too, from Ghirardelli chocolate squares being handed out all along the course, to chocolate fountains with cookies, fruit and marshmallows at the…

The San Marcos Half Marathon 5K & 10K Race is the second race in the 2024 Scallywompus Texas Hill Country Running Series and it takes place at the Tanger Outlet Mall in San Marcos, Texas. I hadn’t run this race in a while and I was so glad to be back! I love that San…

The Get Fit SA Heart & Sole 5K & Fun Run presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation promotes an active lifestyle and celebrates National Heart Month. 🫀 Race packets include a quality tech running shirt, race bib and timing chip and it was all FREE!!! This event took place at Lady Bird Johnson Park…