Confessions of an Amateur Athlete

The Y Race Phoenix  2017 was my second half marathon in just a week, and even though my legs paid for it, it was a fantastic event! This was my first time running the Y Race Phoenix Half Marathon, 5k, 10k & 1 mile fun run benefiting the YMCA. And I discovered this hidden gem has been around for 49 years.

Run for fun , stay for the beer !   Last year (2016) I ran the first  Road Runner Sports Craft Classic Half in Phoenix. (You can read my recap from that year HERE ). It was a blast and I was excited to return for 2017. The Craft Classic Half was just as great as this year, if not better!

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I had an amazing race-cation traveling to Seattle then Port Angeles for the North Olympic Discovery Half Marathon . While I may not have had my best race, Jason sure did! But I'd still recommend this event! First, let me start with our running tour of Seattle. 

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I'm signed up for the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon  on November 12th!! This will be my third year returning for this race. But it's going to be an EPIC Adventure this year, that will blow all the other years out of the water.

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the North Olympic Discovery Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I'm not throwing in the towel, but I am making some changes to my goals for the upcoming North Olympic Discovery Marathon on June 4th.

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the  La Jolla Half Marathon  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a  BibRave Pro  (ambassador), and check out  BibRave.com  to review find and write race reviews! Next weekend I'll be embarking on an awesome race-cation with friends to the La Jolla Half Marathon ! I'm super excited for this trip (you can read more about the upcoming adventure HERE ), but lately I've hit a serious training snag.

The Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5k is a true hidden gem in Oro Valley, Arizona! This was my first time running the event, and I had an absolute blast. Read on to find out why as I share the details about my awesome race weekend. credit: Oro Valley Photography

"Disclaimer: I received a free entry to Craft Classic Phoenix as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!" The Craft Classic-Phoenix half-marathon was my "comeback" race to the running scene. It was full of hops and high-fives. They even found a way to make hills... FUN!

I've ran the Rock n Roll Las Vegas before ( last year's recap ) But this time I had the opportunity to see a side of Las Vegas I'd never had the chance to experience before!