New to the Arkansas Grand Prix Series this year is The Great Pumpkin Run 5K in Lonoke, AR. This race was started in 2011 as way to raise money and awareness for the Open Arms Shelter for abused and neglected children. In addition to the race, there are all kinds of interesting pumpkins for sale, […]
All year long I have said that I would skip the Minuteman Cross Country race this year. Its a tough course with lots of potential for twisting an ankle. Since my focus is road racing and my target races are a month away, I really didn’t want to risk it. However, never say never! After […]
August in Arkansas is not exactly what I would consider to be ideal running conditions. Matter of fact, my rule of thumb is, if it’s 7 am then you have waited too late to go run! So when you plan to race in August, one thing you can almost always count on is heat and […]
Race # 3 of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series found me completely in my element! I participated in the 10th Annual Chase Race and Paws event which consists of a 2 mile road race and a one mile race that can be run with a leashed pet. It was like being back in high school […]
This year I am participating in the Arkansas Grand Prix Series, which is comprised of 20 races throughout the state from January to December. You are scored on your best 10 races enabling you to pick and choose the ones in which you wish to participate. This works well for my plan to compete in […]