When I first set out on this 50 state journey, my goal was to run a half marathon in all 50 states. I had no intention of running any full marathons out of state. But things happen. Friends (Sole Sisters) support and encourage your crazy dreams and plans change. 💗 They see something in you,…

The iRun Texas Texas Too Hot 15K, 5K & Kids 1K has been on my bucket list for a few years. It definitely lives up to its name as it takes place mid-July in the crazy South Texas heat! 🥵 I’ve always just seemed to miss this one but I finally decided to run it…

This first ever For the Love of Go, Goggle It 5K Run/Walk event benefiting the Hays CISD Aquatics Program was held at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas. It was an early morning race so I got there at just before sunrise to pick up my packet and check out the course. It’s always nice…

The For the Love of Go Blue Santa’s Dam 5 Mile & 5K raised $8,550 for the Kyle Law Enforcement Association’s Blue Santa Program!👮🏻‍♂️ The race was held at Five Mile Dam in San Marcos, Texas. It was still dark when I arrived. But OH WHAT A GORGEOUS SUNRISE!!! 🌅 Runners were picking up their…

The Athletes Guild Gruene 5K & 10K race was another new race for me! I’ve always wanted to run this one and it did not disappoint! 😍 Gruene is a small German-Texan town within the city limits of New Braunfels that sits along the Guadalupe River. This event is held right in front of Gruene…

The SA ZOO RUN is back! 😃 It’s an annual 2-day running event/fundraiser, presented by H‑E‑B. The SA ZOO RUN & RELAY is held on a Friday night (after hours) and then early the following morning is the SA ZOO KIDS RUN which my son has participated in 8 times since he was 2 years…

The 2022 SARR Labor Day Whine Run is one of my fave “Wine Runs.” 🍷 It usually takes place at a winery but this year it was held at the Tuscany Venue in North San Antonio, near La Cantera. We arrived at sunrise and the lights on the trees were sparkling as we walked up….

On May 24, 2022 the unthinkable happened. There was a horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen students and 2 teachers were killed. Seventeen others were injured. IAAP hosted the Uvalde Strong 5K Run and 1 Mile walk to help those families affected by this tragedy. This event was held at…

The Beat The Heat 5K was a fun and unique race event hosted by For the Love of Go and Athletes Guild. This inaugural event for the Kyle Professional Firefighters Association (Local 4567) and the Kyle Fire department benefits local firefighters and their families in need of assistance. 👨🏻‍🚒 I arrived at sunrise and the…

The San Marcos High School AFJROTC Booster Club’s 9th Annual, “Love & Peace” themed 5K Rattler Run was a blast. 🌼 On our early morning drive to San Marcos we saw some cool looking clouds. The sunrise was beautiful and the clouds stuck around for most of the race, which was nice. ☁️ We arrived…