From 5Ks to marathons, these are my race recaps — tracking progress, chasing PRs, and documenting the journey one finish line at a time.
My Fort Ben Half Marathon race recap from October 3, 2026 (officially the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben). A hilly half marathon course through Fort Harrison State Park, run as a training race for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Race…
My Popcorn 5 Miler race recap from September 12, 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana. A 51:19 finish — a nearly 3 minute PR from last year — on a course that was almost entirely uphill for the first 3 miles, with…
My Chicago Spring Half Marathon race recap from May 17, 2026. A 2:20:16 finish — a 7 minute PR — in 84 degree heat with 95% humidity on one of the hilliest courses I have ever run. The hardest race…
My Valparaiso 5K9 race recap from May 15, 2026 — a shakeout run two days before the Chicago Spring Half Marathon. We forgot our bibs, nearly missed the start, tackled a hilly course in the heat, and I finished in…
My Ringing in the Spring 5K race recap — how I ran a 29:42 on a hilly, rainy course at NWI’s largest springtime race. A strong effort the day before a 10-mile long run, and proof that the fitness is…
My Lucky Charm 5K race recap — how I ran a new PR of 28:45, placed second in my age group, and finally broke 30 minutes in the 5K. A full story of race day, gear, and how far I’ve…
