Movin' Shoes Full Moon 5K Run 2012

This summer I ran my first night run and I LOVED it! It was awesome! Early registration was only $20, the t-shirts were awesome and I loved how strong I felt running in the dark.

I had many friends also running the race so it was fun to meet up before and after! We added some flashing bling to our race bibs pre-race and afterwards cooled down with a little dancing.

Most athletes wore glo-sticks or wore headlamps or flashlights. They also had volunteers at corners along the course shining lights on the curb etc. The moon was full and glorious and I felt perfectly safe running.

We stopped at the post-race awards ceremony and had some of the best race food I've ever had!

Trader Joe's and Qdoba are race sponsors. YUM!

Question for You:

- Have you raced at night? What did you think?

- What's the best post-race food you've eaten?

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Crazylegs Classic 2012

After a break of several years I was excited to run the Crazylegs Classic again this year! It's an awesome 8K in Madison that finishes in Camp Randall Stadium. They also offer a two mile walk. All proceeds support Badger Athletics. As a Badger graduate and athlete (rowing) I love this chance to run on campus and support my school.

This year was super fun as I ran with my friend Sara! Race day weather is usually tough. This year was cold and a little wet, but we planned/layered well. We got a lot of comments on our awesome striped socks! :-)

We ran the race in 49:55, reaching our goal of 10-minute/mile splits or less. This was huge for me as I'd been taken off running for the prior year. But, with persistent PT, rest and prayer I was able to rebuild some issues with my body, allowing me to find my feet again.

Question for You:
- How have you successfully come back to sport after an injury or life issue forced you to take a break?

ActiveX ♥

In 2010 I flew to San Diego and met up with triathlon-related friends from Active.com & GOTRIbal.com.

I loved meeting ActiveX founder Arch Fuston & participating in that morning's workout! Even during my short visit I could tell how much active.com's employees love ActiveX and the many ways Active.com supports its employees health & well-being! ♥ ♥ ♥ What a cool company!

You can learn more in this short news clip from Fox 5 San Diego.

Congratulations Active.com & cheers to the continued awesomeness of ActiveX!
http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videogallery/69200679/News/company-turns-employees-into-
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My blog post about my active.com visit http://ironmakeover.blogspot.com/2010/11/san-diego-activecom.html
My GOTRIbal blog http://www.gotribalnow.com/users/ironmakeover?page=blog