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Tag: 5k
WELLSBURG, W.Va. -- In 2013, my mountain family embarked on an amazing adventure to the northern panhandle of West Virginia. You can read the recap here. This race was the same, except I was guiding Mountain Kid 3 through his first 5k. The race, held July 2, was attended by members of Team Red, White and … Continue reading Race recap: Wellsburg 5K
Ahead was a plume of purple smoke. It looked ominous. The little boy with a white tank top gripped my hand tightly. "How about we run through it? Close your eyes and I'll lead us," I said as I examined the obstacle ahead. "Okay," he said with a slight whimper. We ran through the smoke, … Continue reading Color Me Tired
RACE: Flight of the Hawks 5K, also known as Hawk Run WHEN:Evening of the last Friday in June WHERE:University High School cross-country course, Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown, W.Va. COURSE: Grass, gravel, asphalt, wooden bridges WEATHER: Rain, then hot, humid and sunny CAUSE: University High School's cross-country team OTHER: This was the fifth race in the … Continue reading Race recap: Flights of the Hawks 5K
RACE: RDVIC Father's Day Challenge LENGTH: 5k, 3.1 miles COURSE: Decker's Creek Trail, asphalt, mostly flat WEATHER: Drizzling with a heavy shower about 10 minutes into the race. WHAT THE RACE BENEFITS: The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center provides assistance to those who have been abused or are victims of rape. THE RACE ITSELF: … Continue reading Race recap: RDVIC Father’s Day Challenge
RACE: Girls on the Run 5K WHENMid-May on a Saturday WHERE:Marilla Park and Deckers Creek Trail, Morgantown, W.Va. PRE-RACE: I did this race last year as it was part of the Morgantown Area Grand Prix (MAGP). I enjoyed it. It was my first "big" race with more than 600 runners. It was fun watching all … Continue reading Race recap: Girls on the Run 5K
