I spent the majority of my Saturday volunteering at the Dirty Girl 5k Mud Run in Raleigh, NC. This women-only, un-timed 5k obstacle course brought out all sorts of crazy and ridiculous team outfits and a warm camaraderie, despite the chilly weather. To top it off, proceeds from the race went towards a great cause, the National BreastContinue reading “Raleigh Dirty Girl Mud Run”
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To Meat or Not to Meat
The following is a guest article, submitted by one of RJR’s readers. If you are interested in submitting a guest post, please email me: janelle@runjanellerun.com, and put “Guest Article” in the subject area. I don’t know about you- but I grew up eating meat. And now that I am an adult who is maintaining my ownContinue reading “To Meat or Not to Meat”
Quiet Races on Deserted Runways
Early on a quiet, Thursday morning, we turn left onto a deserted field. Pavement cracked as we weave our way around under cloudy skies. Just past the sign where it says ‘No Motor Vehicles’, we make our way towards a minivan and a lonely, white table parked in the distance. Off to the left, a coupleContinue reading “Quiet Races on Deserted Runways”
15 Interesting Facts About Horseflies
Like most other runners, I LOVE trail running. There’s just something incredibly soothing to it all once I feel the tread of dirt and gravel beneath my feet. And on most days, I’m left alone to enjoy the peace and quiet- until the warmer months start to hit. That’s when I really start picking up the paceContinue reading “15 Interesting Facts About Horseflies”
Gift Ideas for the Runner in Your Life
Below are 16 excellent gift ideas for runners this Christmas. Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS Heart Rate Monitor | $400 via REI | …provides accurate distance, pace, GPS position, heart rate and calories burned; it can also guide you back to the starting point of your run so you’ll never get lost. Neck Gaiter | $25 via Smartwool | …Made from NTS Midweight fabric, this gaiter featuresContinue reading “Gift Ideas for the Runner in Your Life”