TC 10 Mile 2025
I surprised myself with this one! It was slated to be super hot so I lowered expectations. I rode down to the start line with my Moms on the Run crew, we parked at the finish line and then took…
Taya Runs and Reads
Running, Reading, & Random Life Things
Taya Runs and Reads
Running, Reading, & Random Life Things
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TC10 Mile Training in process!
Recap of runs so far! Week 1 was technically June 16 and I didn’t start doing anything with the plan until mid-July… like week 6 I’m going to just include my runs from June 16 just to have a “training…
Elm Creek Half Marathon | September 2025
Race: Elm Creek Half Marathon | September 13, 2025Finish time: 2:20:25 This half wasn’t originally on my calendar, but after running Goldy’s 10 Mile earlier this year (and seeing the logistical challenges they had), I ended up with a free…
Grandma’s Half | 2025
We hit the road to Duluth 7:30 a.m. on Friday. I had to swng by the office to do something quick, so was able to grab a Caribou from the office before picking up my coworker Cathy to hit the…
Eugene Half | April 2025
My friend Shaun picked us to take us to the airport (seriously, MVP status). The flight was easy..and memorable n. Right before takeoff, the pilot casually strolled into our section and said, “If it looks like a piece is missing…
Goldy’s 10 Mile 2025
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025Finish time: 1:56:12 (11:37/mile) In true spontaneous fashion, we signed up for the Goldy’s 10 Mile the Wednesday before race day, deciding it would be a good excuse for a supported long run. I picked up…
Twin Cities Marathon Weekend through the years!
Twin Cities Marathon weekend has such a soft spot in my heart! I have run the 10-miler twice and the marathon five times! Looking back on over a decade of the race <3 2011: 10 Mile {1:19:07} Flew in and…
One Week Out from the Twin Cities 10 Mile: Reflecting on My Training Journey
We’re just one week away from the Twin Cities 10 Mile, and I couldn’t be more excited! As race day approaches, I’m feeling a mix of anticipation and immense gratitude that I didn’t sign up for the marathon this year.…
Grandma’s Marathon | June 22, 2024
Marathon #25, COMPLETE! I carpooled up with my friend Shaun on Friday. We left around 12:45 and ate Jimmy John’s on the road. We hit a little bit of the construction traffic, but it only added about 20 minutes on…