The Maple Leaf Half Marathon, held in Manchester Center, Vermont was the first of two races in a double race/state weekend. This was my 34th US Run State and Eric’s 10th. Gwen ended up on our connecting flight so we arrived together and did some exploring before Tali’s flight landed a couple of hours later….

Eric and I have run the SARR Labor Day Whine Run many times and it’s been at several different locations over the years. This is the 4th consecutive year that this event has been held at the beautiful and elegant Tuscany Venue in north San Antonio. With recent thunderstorms leading up to the event, SARR…

For The Love of Go’s Off To The Races 5K, held at Sunfield Elementary School in Buda, Texas celebrates the start of a new school year and also benefits the Sunfield Elementary PTA. This mid-August race has an early start. Eric and I arrived well before dawn but there were already several runners there, like…

On July 4th, 2025, tragedy truck the Texas Hill Country. Early morning flash flooding caused the Guadalupe River to rise more than 26 feet in just 45 minutes causing catastrophic flooding throughout Kerrville, Mason and Hunt and also affecting several counties, including Kerr, Travis, Burnet, Williamson and Tom Green. With more than 20 inches of…

Ah, Dragon’s Den. This Edragon Productions running event offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances and is a favorite with local runners. It’s held at Pearsall Park and despite its rugged terrain and the brutal Texas summer heat, runners are quick to rise to the challenge. Fun Fact: Rise of the Winter Dragon is the…

Do you Remember the Alamo… BEER? 🍺 Because I do! The Scallywompus Fall Running Season begins in early August with its first race in the 4 part Alamo Beer Series. This series is laid out to coincide with 18 week training plans as there are several upcoming local marathons. It was still dark when we…

I finished out my July racing with the last of the Edragon SA 5K Summer Series. We arrived early to pick up our race packets and we were greeted with a gorgeous sunrise. Like many Edragon races, this event took place at Pearsall Park. However, it was held at the Free Wheel Park (next to…

I finally completed this Edragon Productions Dragon Trails race! The first time I signed up, I injured my calf two days prior and ended up volunteering instead. Last year I signed up for the 25K and DNF’d because I couldn’t make the cutoff for this challenging July Trail Race. This time around my friend Lauren…

The SARR Women’s Run 10K, 5K, 5K Walk and Girl Power Run was the second of two Women Only races for the month of July. The SARR Women’s Run takes place at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas. This event is designed to empower and celebrate women through fitness. Side note:…

South Texas Mid-Summer races are tough. With temps in the triple digits, races are fewer and farther between. However, the Scallywompus Midsummer Night’s Dream 5K, 10K & Relay takes place in the evening after the sun goes down. This mid-July summer race, held at McAllister Park in Northeast San Antonio is a Fun-Themed WOMEN ONLY…