Beginner To Finisher Running

08/16/2025

The Summer Sizzler! Chipping away at my 2025 goal of running a 5k every month! I grabbed 3rd in my age group on this last trek! Time isn't great, but sometimes showing up is definitely half the battle!

2025 track record:

1/31 Mardi Gras: 30:55
2/22 Cowtown 32:44
3/21 It's a Mardi 28:31 (🥈in age group )
4/26 Velvet Hammer 27:47
5/3 Cinco De Mayo 27:45 ( 🥈 in age group )
6/7 Rahr & Sons Social 30:32
7/4 Firecracker 31:01 
8/16 Summer Sizzler 31:30 (🥉 in age group )

And if you're wondering...Yes, I'm still chasing my 43 year old ghost 👻 best of 26:16 for a 5k....ughhhhh!

05/05/2025

Happy Cinco De Mayo 2025 and happy medal Monday! So far in 2025 I have come out swinging, fighting my past 👻 PR of 26:16 at the age of 43. I am now 51 and in better shape than my 43 year old self. My goal this year was to complete 1 5K per month. So far I am on track 5/5 months thus far. Along this journey I have placed twice 2nd in my age group. My target is now locked on to kick my 43 year old self square in the nuts 🥜 for my PR. I have 7 more 5Ks for the year and I know I will crush my PR of 26:16! Let's go! And yes I am celebrating with a 3-2-1 margarita!

2025 track record:

1/31 Mardi Gras: 30:55
2/22 Cowtown 32:44
3/21 It's a Mardi 28:31 (🥈in age group )
4/26 Velvet Hammer 27:47
5/3 Cinco De Mayo 27:45 ( 🥈 in age group )

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03/02/2025

Best time for a 5k in over 7 years. Time: 28:31 And 2nd in my age group! It's been over 7 years since I have run at this speed! 😁

02/23/2025

5K number 2 out of 12 for the year! More medals to follow tomorrow for ! Let's go 2025 🤠!

02/04/2025

2025 running goals =1 5K a Month. Started off the year with a Mardi Gras 5K. Places 4th in my age group!

09/07/2024

It's been an interesting year for me. I missed 2 yearly 5k runs this year. This Rahr & Son's social run reminds me of why i love to run. great temperatures, great run, great rewards (beer)! Next week - the annual Oktoberfest 5k run! Can't wait!

04/22/2024

better late than never....this one is back from Feb 2024.

04/29/2023

Peticolas Velvet Hammer 5K! Another great excuse to drink a beer at 9:15 in the morning. Last year I got to hold the hammer, this year I had to settle for admiration!

02/27/2023

Half Marathon #22 in the books. What race wouldn't be complete without fireball shots. 7th cowtown race! nforbeginners

11/07/2022

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Don't forget to also check out my three detailed posts that have helped hundreds of walkers complete their first half marathon: