Category Archives: Race Recap

Summer Sizzler 5K Race Report

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: August 3, 2012 Location: Delware, OH Distance: 3.1 miles (ostensibly, it was actually 2.7 miles) Time: 26:28 (PR?  I think I’m going to stick with my 28:40 PR because the course was so short) Gimmick: Part of the Dave … Continue reading →

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Dash for Donation 5K Race Report

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: July 13, 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 28:40 (PR) Gimmick: A fundraiser/awareness event for Lifeline of Ohio, an “organ procurement” organization. I’ve been a registered organ donor since long before I had a driver’s license (I … Continue reading →

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Jakestrong 5K Race Report

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Powell, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 33:15 (PR) Gimmick: Jake is a kid that had (has?) cancer, so it’s a fundraiser for pediatric cancer and my former employer (the local children’s hospital) My father-in-law came … Continue reading →

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Child Abuse Prevention 5K Race Report

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: April 20, 2013 Location: Delaware, OH Distance: 3.1 miles (ostensibly, the course was clearly quite long) Time: 35:48 (PR) Gimmick: Cheap. Oh this race.  So I originally signed up because the race was under $10 (we registered as a … Continue reading →

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Rocks and Roots Trail Run Series Race 2 Race Report

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: February 17, 2013 Location: Lewis Center, OH Distance: 6.2 miles Time: 1:53:02 (personal worst!) Gimmick: Two-part race series with a bunch of swag (Nathan handheld, Swiftwick socks, Gu chews, a Gu gel, a hoodie, and a t-shirt for each … Continue reading →

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Rocks and Roots Trail Run Series Race 1 Race Report

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: January 20, 2013 Location: Lewis Center, OH Distance: 6.2 miles Time: 1:41:16 Gimmick: Two-part race series with a bunch of swag (Nathan handheld, Swiftwick socks, Gu chews, a Gu gel, a hoodie, and a t-shirt for each race) if … Continue reading →

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First on the First 5K 2013 Race Report

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: January 1, 2013 Location: Westerville, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 36:56 Gimmick: First race of the year with a delicious spread of pork tacos afterwards. Can I be honest?  I was a little disappointed with this race, thus why … Continue reading →

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The Buckeye Classic 10K 2012 Race Report

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: November 11, 2012 Location: Lewis Center, OH Distance: 6.2 miles Time: 1:36:16 Gimmick: Very hilly trail run for Ohio State Buckeye fans.  A lot of the runners wear OSU gear and colors. This race really should have been a … Continue reading →

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Pretty Muddy 2012 Race Report

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: September 29, 2012 Location: Zanesfield, OH Distance: 3.1 miles + obstacles Time: 57 minutes Gimmick: A mud run only for women.  As my husband says, the guys that came up with this must be high-fiving themselves nonstop. Another week, … Continue reading →

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Scioto Miles Fall Training Series Race 1 Race Report

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: September 16, 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 36:32 (PR) Gimmick: Two-part race series with a backpack as part of the packet if you sign up for both.  Both races are 5K loops that you can run … Continue reading →

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