SATX 2025

The inaugural San Antonio Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, which replaced the Rock’n’Roll San Antonio, was held on the first weekend in December (same as the RNR SA) and I was both excited and a bit nervous but ready to take it on. 🙌🏻 This was another adventurous weekend with some of my Traveling Sole…

SARR Turkey Trot 4-Mile 2025

A fun November Holiday Tradition for our family is participating in the SARR Turkey Trot 4-Mile, 2-Mile & Kids Pumpkin Dash on Thanksgiving Morning. 🦃 Eric and I got up early and headed to the race site, which was at The Rim Trailhead again this year. Although there are several different Turkey Trot Races being…

Shiner Beer Run 2025

The Shiner Beer Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, presented by iRun Texas, takes place at the Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery in Shiner, Texas. This event raises funds for The Boot Campaign, a non-profit that helps support veterans and military families. I arrived just after sunrise and the brewery/distillery grounds were set up with vendor…

New Braunfels Half Marathon 2025

The Edragon Productions New Braunfels Half Marathon 10K & 5K was the second half marathon in a double race weekend for Eric and me. This race takes place at the Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater in New Braunfels, Texas. Upon arrival, we found Edragon Owners/Race Directors, Erik and Kristine, busy getting everything ready for a…

Battle of Leon Creek 2025

December Marathons are just around the corner when this early November race takes place and the Scallywompus Alamo Beer Series lines up perfectly with most marathon training plans. The Battle of Leon Creek 21K, 20-Mile, 10-Mile & 5K is the fourth and final race in the series and since Eric and I both chose not…

Ranger Creek Veterans Day 5K Beer Run 2025

Our Favorite Veterans Day weekend race is the Scallywompus Ranger Creek Veterans Day 5K Beer Run. Held at the Ranger Creek Brewstillery in San Antonio, TX, this event raises funds for the Women Veterans of San Antonio. This is a late afternoon, untimed FUN Run! There was a big Team RWB turnout too. 🦅 After…

Wurst 5 Mile Run

The 40th annual Wurst 5 Mile Run, held in New Braunfels, was a first for Eric and me. The race venue was scenic and beautiful. We arrived early for packet pickup and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the park. Sponsored by the New Braunfels Running Club, this event was held at the Dance Slab in…

Harbor Half 2025

The Corpus Christi Harbor Half, Half Marathon, Relay and 4 Mile race is a beautiful race that takes runners up and over the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge. I’ve run this race several times and it’s one of my faves. This year however, there’s A NEW BRIDGE!! My Half Fanatic Sole Sister Jorgina was also running…

Marine Corps Marathon

The 50th Anniversary Marine Corps Marathon, held in Arlington, Virginia was my 36th run state and Eric’s 12th. My last marathon was the Chicago Marathon in 2022 and Eric hadn’t run a marathon in more than 15 years so we both started training over the summer and this was the first time we’ve ever marathon…

Blue Santa’s Dam 5 Miler 2025

The Blue Santa’s Dam 5-Miler & 5K takes place at Five Mile Dam Park in San Marcos, Texas. Proceeds from this event help support the Kyle Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) and its Blue Santa Program. 👮🏻‍♂️ Eric and I arrived before sunrise and started making the rounds with the RunFam. 😍 We visited vendors, played…