September 10, 2019 Salem, MA
Race Review: Salem Road Race 2019
This race was a little different from my others because I decided to go camping the night before. While this might seem like a terrible idea, camping is actually not unheard of before ultra trail races--it's the complete outdoor experience haha. The Salem Road Race wasn't a trail ultra, but I was running for fun and wanted to make an adventure out of the trip.
The Salem Road Race is a relatively new 10k in historic Salem, Massachusetts (where the witch trials took place). This was only the third iteration of the race, but there were over 2500 participants! It's gotten pretty popular, likely because of the finish line party at Notch Brewery. Note that since this is an event with alcohol, you must be 21+ to run.
September 4, 2019
First Time Dumpster Diving "Haul"
It's move-in season in Boston, and I walked past several overflowing alleyways and trash bins last weekend. Out of curiosity, I decided to see if there was anything I could salvage.
August 30, 2019 Plitvička Jezera, Croatia
A Guide to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is home to stunning waterfalls and unreal turquoise waters. In April 2019, I went as a solo female traveler during my two weeks in Eastern Europe. The park is a lovely destination for everyone, though: families, friends, couples--even dogs are allowed!
If you’re planning a visit (or just want to look at some pretty pics of waterfalls haha), here’s my complete guide to Plitvice Lakes--including when to go, how to get there, where to stay/eat, and which trails to take.
August 22, 2019
Movie Review: Brittany Runs A Marathon
I went to an advance screening of Brittany Runs A Marathon last week, thanks to the Facebook group of a running club I'm not even in (I'm such a lurker haha). I spent a good part of the film laughing obnoxiously, and even crying at one point--I found the story especially touching as a runner, though I think it would be a fun and resonant film for the general audience too.
August 16, 2019 Mingo Park, Delaware, Ohio
Race Review: Dave Staley Aquathlon 2019
Last weekend, I raced in a very small and cute aquathlon (I struggled with pronunciation for a while, but apparently it's "awkwathlon" and not "aqua-athlon"). This was a foray back into the world of multi-sport racing after 3 years since my last triathlon. I always seem to do multi-sport races after being injured, as they help me build more endurance without being too high-impact.
The Dave Staley Aquathlon and Youth Splash-n-Dash takes place annually in Delaware, Ohio. The more popular event, however, is their sprint triathlon (also with a youth counterpart), typically held in early July. I've done the sprint tri twice now and enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to the familiar stomping ground (the aquathlon and triathlon take place in the same park).
This aquathlon was comprised of a 400m swim and 5k run (3.1mi). It was just the right intensity and distance for me coming back from my ankle injury. Here's what I thought about the event:
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