RunwithJenn

RunwithJenn Helping you find your inner runner and achieve all your running goals. In 2009 I made a conscious decision to better my life. I began running Spring of 2009.

I began taking yoga classes and started running. I met with a nutritionist and started changing the way I ate. It started with 20 steps down my driveway. My first race, a 5k, was July 2009. Over the years I have found that I LOVE to run. I have run numerous 5K's, some 10K's, a bunch of half-marathons. I have added cross-training such as yoga, weight lifting, Blast and bike riding with my husband. Sometimes the workout out is 20-30 minutes...sometimes it lasts over 4 hours. Nutrition was always one of my biggest struggles. In 2002 I weighed close to 200lbs. I have pictures to prove it, but never got on the scale. I had a friend that helped me pay attention to what I ate and I have slowly gotten better. My biggest struggle has been eating the correct foods to fuel my fitness. And I think I have finally found the answers. Join me, follow me, be a part of my team. Together we can become what we strive to be.

It’s been a good running week. I’ve done walking. I’ve done running. I’ve done spinning. And tomorrow I’ll do weights to...
10/15/2026

It’s been a good running week. I’ve done walking. I’ve done running. I’ve done spinning. And tomorrow I’ll do weights too.
I ran during lunch yesterday. My first non run/walk run with local friends since before my 50th marathon. I’ve done lots of recovery. Lots of trying to take it easy. It has made a difference. The 5 miles yesterday felt ok. And as my friend pointed out, we had negative splits!
This morning I walked 5 miles at the track. I still enjoy starting the day with movement. I’ve learned that a 15 minute mile walk isn’t as fast as I thought it was. Though I’m not sure I can go from running to walking a quick pace. Maybe I’ll have a chance to try that before the end of the year.
Tomorrow a friend and I are going to join the 5am run. Her and I are going to do a 3 mile route while the others do the planned 5. It’ll be nice to see everyone. I feel like I haven’t seen some of my running friends in months!
Wha did you do move of this week?

They crushed it!!! The Couch to 5k completed their goal race this morning. The Dunstable Octoberfest 5k. We all got ther...
10/10/2026

They crushed it!!! The Couch to 5k completed their goal race this morning. The Dunstable Octoberfest 5k.
We all got there and met up with enough time to get a picture, use the bathrooms, and pump each other up. The weather was practically perfect. We all got in line and the race started.
There were a good turnout of people for the race. I would totally do this one again.
The race was along closed roads. Tree covered streets with fall colors. Beautiful houses. A turn around that had fun skeletons and signs. A finish line with great snacks.
We ran. We conquered. My babe took pictures. Two of the group did their FIRST 5k!!!!! One had a PR!!!! Two had comeback runs. One finished first in her age group!!
I love running. I love being able to run. I love bringing people to running and helping them reach a goal. I love sharing running.
Have you run your first race yet?

It’s been a week. A full week. A quick week. A busy work week. I didn’t take enough time for myself, but I did get to do...
10/10/2026

It’s been a week. A full week. A quick week. A busy work week.
I didn’t take enough time for myself, but I did get to do things that made the days better.
I was sick Monday and Tuesday. Sick enough I wasn’t able to coach class Monday morning. I didn’t leave the house at all Monday. I think I was asleep by 9pm. I did take a walk at lunch Tuesday. The last couch to 5k workout was Tuesday night. We ran almost 3 miles. The race is tomorrow morning. They’re ready! I can’t wait to see everyone crush it!
Wednesday I met the group at the track. I walked loops. I had company walking too. It was great to chat and catch up with friends while we walked a couple of miles. Bonus, on Wednesday I met the Turtle Run group. I ran with them! I feel like it’s my first run back. I know I ran a race Sunday. It was nice to be back in the road with my friends. I also got to cheer on a friend run her longest run ever! She’s training for her first half marathon. I love being able to share these milestones.
Thursday was one run/walk in the morning. The I ended the day with yoga. This may need to become a regular thing. We worked though so many movements that will help with the little issues I have going on.
This morning I coached at Commit Fitness, then joined a friend for a walk. Walking has become a new game. How quick can we walk a mile.
Tomorrow is the Couch to 5k race. We’ve trained for this. They’re ready. Come out and join us if you’re around. Or come out and cheer them on!
How was your week?

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Wineglass Half Marathon done. 2:09:19When things started hurting and I had to take time off from running, I wondered how...
10/05/2026

Wineglass Half Marathon done. 2:09:19
When things started hurting and I had to take time off from running, I wondered how it would affect my upcoming races. Last weekend I didn’t run. This weekend was a girls trip to Corning NY. After a full relaxing Saturday, we got up early to head to the buses that would bring us to the race start.
By the time the race started, the sun was up. It was a pretty foggy morning. I lined up between the 2:20 and 2:30 pacer. I didn’t know how I was going to feel running. I didn’t want to start out too fast. When the gun went off and we started running I just moved. One foot in front of the other. And everything felt pretty good. My knee was a little sore, but that went away before I hit the first mile. My hip ached a bit about halfway through but it didn’t hurt. I stopped and walked through a couple of the water stops throughout the race for water and electrolytes. Other than that, I ran from start to finish. With about a mile and a half to go my friend and I met up. Not on purpose. It just happened. And we got to finish the race together!!
I am very happy with how the race went. I am very happy with how my body feels. I am hoping it still feels ok tomorrow. It has hurt more the day after a race than the day of for the last few races. No matter what, I know what I have to do to be 100% for the Marine Corps Marathon. And the pace that I’ll pace for Marine Corps is slower than today’s race. I’ll be ok!
How do you decide if you’re healed enough for your next adventure?

The night before race day and all through the house runners were setting out their clothes, planning their after run out...
10/03/2026

The night before race day and all through the house runners were setting out their clothes, planning their after run outfit and getting ready for bed.
When it’s a destination race and you have to be out of the house before you’d finish the race, you not only pack race stuff but you pack up everything.
This race has a shower at the end, so we’ll be able to clean up before the car ride home. I’m trying to figure out what I’ll need before the race and after the race. I’m trying to put the things I’ll need at both times in one place. I got a little overwhelmed and decided to take a break.
I’m ready for bed. I feel pretty tired. I don’t know if it’s nerves, or from walking around. It’s been an awesome day. Full of laughs and sights and waterfalls. Tomorrow morning we’re out of the house before 4:30am. So bedtime is just around the corner. I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Running. Taking pictures. Sharing the experience.
How much sleep do you get the night before a race?

Today was travel day. Friend/ and I headed to Corning NY for the Wineglass Marathon and Half Marathon. After coaching cl...
10/03/2026

Today was travel day. Friend/ and I headed to Corning NY for the Wineglass Marathon and Half Marathon.
After coaching class this morning, I met my friends and we headed out. Tonight we went to the expo and picked up our bibs. Then dinner and one stop at the store for our weekend’s food.
Today has felt like a really long day. I spent much of it in the backseat of a car, crocheting until I lost my hook, laughing and listening to stories. We went from MA to NY to bib pickup. The nice part of picking our bibs up tonight, we have NO plans tomorrow that require a schedule. The expo wasn’t big. The swag they had for sale was pretty amazing. I didn’t feel like I needed anything, so no purchase was made. There weren’t too many people, but it was busy. I saw my friend Patrick there! And we caught up with one other Leg Day friend.
Running has brought me much. One of the best things - the relationships that have formed. We don’t just share running in common. Even when we’re not running we make each other smile, we share adventures. We travel together. We support each other, and not just providing run support.
I’m looking forward to race day. I may be by myself for a lot of it. My goal, to run the full race. My smallest goal, to cross the finish line. I realize I may need to run/walk. I’m prepared for that too. I’m ready!
What has running brought you?

I think I’m ready for a run. Like a run that’s more than a mile or two. It’s been two solid weeks of resting. I’ve pulle...
10/01/2026

I think I’m ready for a run. Like a run that’s more than a mile or two. It’s been two solid weeks of resting. I’ve pulled back on all my miles. I’ve done a lot of walking. I’ve taken more gym classes.
I ran Tuesday morning without pain. Well, workout the kind of pain I had been feeling. Without the kind of pain that makes me feel like I shouldn’t be running. I still had a compression brace on my knee and my quad/thigh.
I really want to run tomorrow morning. I’m a little nervous to try. I am planning to run a half-marathon Sunday. There’s a small girls group taking a trip to NY to participate in the Wineglass Half Marathon. A few friends will be running the marathon. That wasn’t a plan for me for this race, ‘just’ the half.
I want to run tomorrow morning. I don’t want to hurt myself before the race this weekend. I want to run. I want it to feel good. I don’t think my body will be back to ‘normal’ for another month. Maybe two.
I’ve rested a lot the last few weeks. I have a lot planned for the next few weeks.
Half marathon. 5k. Ghost Train. Marine Corps marathon. Manchester Marathon. North Carolina. Thanking 5k. Philly 8k. Arizona. Jingle Bell half. Yea, so I guess resting more is a pretty good idea…
Plus I’ll still be running tomorrow. I’ll be headed to my friend’s house and I’m sure we’ll run a couple of miles together.
Do you have any races on your fall schedule?

Today I got the opportunity to cheer friends at the Clarence DeMar Marathon. I had been registered to run and keep my fr...
09/27/2026

Today I got the opportunity to cheer friends at the Clarence DeMar Marathon. I had been registered to run and keep my friend company as she conquered her first marathon. I knew my body wasn’t ready for that. I knew that she had additional pacers to help her reach her goal. I knew that I could be useful along the course and that I’d have a bunch of fun cheering.
We went up to NH last night. We grabbed our race bibs (I never deferred), had some dinner, then went to the place we were staying. I planned out my route, she planned out her fueling and hydration. We had a good night of sleep.
Since my plan was to cheer along the route, I had a seat full of stuff from my friends to hand to them at specific stops. I was able to cheer at mile 8ish, mile 15, and mile 20ish. I had so much fun. My cowbell and I cheered so many runners, including my 8 friends. I was lucky enough to see all of the at each stop! I was able to hand off gels and water and biofreeze and dry shirts. I was able to collect jackets and empty bottles. I tried to take as many pictures as the weather allowed. Everyone looked strong at every stop.
After cheering along the course, I drove to the finish line. I strapped on my sneakers. Put on the compression wrap for my knee and my thigh/quad. I forgot to bring KT tape, and it think I may still need that for my knee. I ran from the finish line backwards along the course. I again to got see everyone! When I got to my girl, around mile 24, I turned around and kept pace with her to the finish line. She wasn’t expecting me, but I knew I wanted to cross the finish line with her.
It was an amazing experience for me today. Being able to support from the sidelines. Not just my friends, but so many other runners. People who thanked me. People I saw more than once along the course. There were a couple of other cheerleaders I saw at the stops too. We waved as we passed each other. I totally enjoyed being able to be a part of such an amazing experience. Two of my friends ran their first marathon today. And one other had PR. So grateful to be part of their journey.
What made you smile today?

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