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Race Recap: Leprechaun Leap 5K

by This is Carrie on March 27, 2012

The Tustin Leprechaun Leap was my first St. Patty’s Day race so of course I had to go “all out” with my running costume: green sparkle running skirt, green Sparkle Sleeves, Rainbow Race Legs and a sparkly shamrock tiara.  I even wore my Vibram Five Fingers since they had green on them too. I convinced […]

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Race Recap: OC Chili Trail Run Series 2012 (Race 1)

by This is Carrie on March 22, 2012

I couldn’t wait for the OC Chili Trail Run Series to start this year.  I only caught the very last race in 2011 and it left me wanting more trail running. The first two uphill miles felt a little bit easier than last year (kind of makes all those hill repeats, sprints and resisted runs […]

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When I got invited to a special meetup hosted by runDisney before the Inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon, you bet I wasn’t going to miss it.  It was so amazing actually, that I’m bummed I’m not in Florida right now at the Princess Half Marathon (I heard there’s another runDisney hosted, pre-race meetup going on this […]

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DIY Sleeping Beauty Running Costume Tutorial

by This is Carrie on February 16, 2012

Whether it’s the Disneyland 1/2 marathon or the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon, dressing up for any Run Disney race is an absolute MUST.  For me, having a Disney running costume that is comfortable while I’m on the course is also a MUST.  Here’s how I put together a Sleeping Beauty running costume for my friend […]

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Walking (and running) for Brayden {Leukemia 5K Walk}

by This is Carrie on February 13, 2012

Back in 2009, my little nephew Brayden was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.  In the last two years, Brayden has been hospitalized 25 times outside of his regular chemo treatments. He has been pricked and prodded as he’s raged his battle against this terrible disease and he’s faced it all with the courage of a […]

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Race Recap: Inaugural Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon

by This is Carrie on February 10, 2012

Not sure if I’ve made this clear before, but the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon is one of my favorite races of the year.  RunDisney has proven time and time again that they know how to run a fun and organized race. That’s why when they announced the new Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon at Disneyland, I couldn’t wait […]

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Trail Running in the Snow

by This is Carrie on February 1, 2012

Living in Southern California, I don’t have that many opportunities to run in snow. The snow I found up in the mountains of Utah during Christmas break put my New Balance Minimus Trail shoes to the test.  I was a little wary at first, being careful of every stride up and down the trail, but […]

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Family Indoor Triathlon {Winter Racing in UT}

by This is Carrie on January 16, 2012

When my brother-in-law heard about the First Annual Indoor Triathlon being sponsored by his athletic club in UT on New Year’s Eve, he knew it would be the perfect event for the family.  When he found out we could compete as two teams of four, it made it even better.  After 20 minutes on the […]

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Trail Running {Prepping for the OC Chili Trail Run Series}

by This is Carrie on December 11, 2011

Over the past eight months, I’ve fallen deeply in love with my New Balance Minimus Road shoes. Those shoes have been with me for numerous races; from 5K’s to a half marathon to the Hood to Coast Relay. I credit a large part of my 5K, 10K, and half marathon PR’s this year to the […]

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Thanksgiving 10K: Plymouth Rock ‘n’ Run

by This is Carrie on November 27, 2011

A Thanksgiving race seems like excuse enough for a fun running costume, so I made the girls and I matching, sparkly Indian headresses to go with our Sparkle Athletic running skirts and we headed to the Plymouth Rock ‘n’ Run. I have a soft spot in my heart for 10K’s since my very first race […]

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