Category: races

2022 Aramco Houston Half Marathon Recap: Almost Normal

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by runoutofthebox

Lining up in the A Corral for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on January 16, 2022 felt like a victory over COVID-19, over trauma, and over every obstacle that conspired to keep me from crossing the start. But I did...Read More

Racing Again! The Nick Gary Foundation 5K Recap

Posted on September 28, 2020February 3, 2022 by runoutofthebox

It seems like forever since I last lined up at a start line, anxious and excited, joking with other runners. But that's exactly what I found myself doing on Saturday morning in Texas City at The Nick Gary Foundation 5K....Read More

AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Recap: Sweet Finish

Posted on February 17, 2020February 19, 2020 by runoutofthebox

Please note that I received a complimentary entry into the AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K (the 5K distance), as well as a small stipend, for my Instagram posts about the race. However, this AllState Hot Chocolate 15K/5K recap is my honest...Read More

I Finally Ran a Sub-1:50 Half Marathon!

Posted on January 23, 2020February 18, 2020 by runoutofthebox

It’s no secret that I put a lot of pressure on myself. At one point, I had set a goal to run a sub-1:50 half marathon, but between training for my first marathon, and then a series of health problems,...Read More

2019 Bay Area Turkey Day Recap: 10K PR

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by runoutofthebox

Last year, I ran the Bay Area Turkey Day 10K as a training run for the Chevron Houston Marathon. This year, I had planned to run it as a tempo run as part of my current half marathon training plan....Read More