With so many events out there, it’s getting increasingly difficult to pick races. I’m not obsessive, but would be doing an event every weekend if I didn’t have soccer games to attend and was independently wealthy. With three boys, I have some soccer to watch. Games usually trump events for me, so the older I get, the choosier I am with my races. I would love to say yes all the time, since races are when I…
The Girlfriends Half Marathon is an annual tradition for me. Throughout the years different girlfriends have joined in, but one constant has remained: this event is outstanding. Sherri McMillan and her crew at Northwest Personal Trainers do an exceptional job setting the standard for a fun, competitive and memorable event, which is why I keep making the trip across the bridge to run this. While the name changed this year from the Girlfriends Half Marathon…
‘That which does not kill us makes us stronger’ ~Friedrich Nietzsche I’ve loved the Girlfriends Half Marathon for years and am embarrassed to say I had no idea who was the woman behind this run. I’m not talking Sherri McMillan, although, she’s who makes this run happen. Joleen Skarberg wears bib #1 at the Girlfriends Run for a Cure (new name this year) because she’s the reason this run started in the first place. Joleen…
Maybe it’s that I have three boys and am all about being practical, but flowers and chocolate don’t cut it for me on Mother’s Day. Flowers die and chocolate goes straight to my booty, so this mom would pick a race registration over a bouquet for pretty much most holidays. In case you’re still looking for a gift to give the mom in your life, I’ve put together a list of some great events to…
