Question of the Day: Turkey Trot!
Back when we lived in Massachusetts, there was a turkey trot that ran right up Main Street, past our apartment building, every Thanksgiving morning. Our apartment was at the back of the building, though,...
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Question of the Day: Halloween Races
Fall is the perfect time of year to participate in a race. The weather is cool but comfortable for walking outside – and you can take in the colorful sights and crisp fall scents...
Question of the Day: Fave Race
Walking Classic weekend is one of those weekends that I look forward to every year. Though I like to change it up and try different races, this is one that I keep coming back...
Race Review: 2025 New Albany Walking Classic
While some walkers prefer to stick to the trail, walking on their own—or maybe with a friend—I love participating in the occasional race. I love the energy of the crowd and the swag and...
Walking a Half Marathon: Tips for Beginners
It’s that time again: time to prepare for the busiest racing season of the year! Each weekend for the next couple of months, thousands of racers will be lining up at the starting line...
Race Day Tips for Walkers
Oh, how I love race days. Sure, I tend to hate the early wake-up times—and the chaos of driving to the starting line and finding a parking spot tends to stress me out. But...
Race Weekend Essentials: A Walker’s Packing List
For my most recent half marathon, I did something that I’d never done before: I traveled to a race. Normally, when I’m preparing for a race, I have the time to plan everything. I...
Question of the Day: 2024 Races
It’s no secret that I love participating in races as a walker – not necessarily because I want to push myself and walk super-fast on race day but because I love the excitement, the...
Race Review: 2024 Run Santa Run 5k
The holiday season can be busy, to say the least. If you have kids, it can be downright chaotic. All too often, we lose sight of the joy that this time of year is...
Tales from the Trail: The Race That Went Wrong
I love participating in races. I love the planning and the preparation and the anticipation. I love packet pickups and gathering at the starting line. I love walking the miles with friends and crossing...