Team 5K & Tacos
Training & Race Schedule
SoCal #2 Tough Mudder - Snow Valley Mountain Resort, Running Springs, CA
Saturday, July 7 & Sunday, July 8
Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. This is an intense 10 to 12
mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test your all
around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. There is an
Aspect Ratio team registering for the Sunday event. It's going to be a
grueling challenge but working together we can get through it! Go here
to register: toughmudder.com
Hansen Dam Triathlon Sprint Distance - Lake View Terrace, CA
Sunday, August 19
This is going to be my very first triathlon and you should join me!
The Sprint Triathlon begins with a 500 yard open water swim, transitions
into a 11 mile road bike course, and finishes with a 3 mile trail run
through the Hansen Dam Regional Park. According to their blog, The
Hansen Dam Tri is perfectly situated for all multi-sport competitors.
Whether you are a novice or professional triathlete, this fun, fast and
competitive event is a fantastic race to participate in!
Go here to register: hansendamtri.com
The 11th Annual Kickin' Cancer 5K Walk/Run - Brentwood, CA
Sunday, September 30
Benefiting the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research.
This is our annual team race, the one that started it all! Let's all
put on our bright yellow team shirts and run/walk this super fun and
family friendly course together. We had a huge turn out last year,
let's try and do the same this year. I love this fast, out and back
course including a super fun expo with lots of goodies afterward. Let's
go TACOS!!!
Go here to register: kickincancer.com (make sure to sign up under Team 5K & Tacos)
Run For Your Lives, Zombie Infested 5K Obstacle Course Race - Vail Lake Village, South Temecula, CA
Saturday, October 20
Benefiting the American Red Cross. You guys, this is going to be
amazing! Runners will navigate a series of 12 obstacles throughout a 5K
course in an attempt to reach the finish line — all while avoiding
zombies. That's right, ZOMBIES! All About You! Bootcamp has put a team
together for the 12pm wave but feel free to join an earlier or later
heat so that we can support each other and cheer each Taco past the
zombie attack!
Go here to register: runforyourlives.com
Santa Monica Venice Christmas 5K & 10K Run - Ocean View Park, Santa Monica, CA
Saturday, December 8
Benefiting Partners In Malawi – Transforming the face of HIV/AIDS in
Malawi, Africa; and Harvest Home, a residential program for homeless
women and babies. The Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run has a 5k and a
10k run that winds through the beautiful streets of Santa Monica and
Venice, including a long stretch along the famous Venice Beach
boardwalk. There are usually fantastic costumes and a very fun
atmosphere surrounding this popular race.
Registration opens July 1st: christmasrun.com
Tinker Bell Half Marathon - Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
Sunday, January 20
Benefiting the Anaheim Community Foundation. Sassy, feisty, and fun
loving, Tinker Bell is the fairy we all know and love! Celebrate your
inner Miss Bell at the half marathon full of pixie dust and Never, Never
Land adventure. This is a half marathon celebrating female runners.
While men are invited to run as well, the focus will be woman. What a
fun way to run through the park!
Go here to register: espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/tinker-bell-half-marathon/index?page=tinker-bell-half-marathon
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
13.1 Done!
I am proud to say that I rocked 13.1! It was one of the most rewarding accomplishments I have achieved on my road to healthy living. Let me tell you though, it's been a long road getting to where I'm at today.
A year ago around this time I was over weight and under going surgery for appendicitis. My doctor warned me that I needed to do something about my weight and so I got serious about my fitness. I joined All About You! Wellness BootCamp and reintroduced Team 5K & Tacos to the world. It was the best thing I could have done for myself.
Two weeks ago I was dreading this race, knowing I hadn't trained as hard as I had wanted to and race day was approaching all too quickly. Race weekend came and I was still super nervous but with the support of my fellow Tacos I was also pumped and knew that I could do it, it was my race to run. That was something I repeated to myself throughout the morning, run your own race. And that is exactly what I did.
I kept a slower pace, never pushing my body too hard to make sure I had enough in me to make it to that finish line. I stopped at every water station for a drink and used my GU as extra support. It worked! I managed to at least slow jog the entire hilly course. It was amazing! The atmosphere was a buzz with excitement and it was contagious. It also helped to know that there were 4 other Tacos running this same course with me. Not to mention Jackie, my team support, showing up multiple times on the race course with her bright neon sign cheering me on. RUN MICHELE RUN! It made all the difference in the world feeling that love.
My goal was to finish in under 3 hours. I came in at 3 hours 7 minutes and 59 seconds. This just leaves me with a new goal to reach, finishing my next half marathon in under 3 hours. I had my finisher's medal engraved and it's now proudly hanging next to my other medals. I can't wait for that next race. I was so proud of myself, I never thought I could do it but you all proved to me that I can, we all can.
Thank you so much for the support. Lots of love to you!
XOXO
-M
P.S.
If you ran this race, or any other, and would like to share your story on this blog, send it to me in an email and I'll publish it here for you.
A year ago around this time I was over weight and under going surgery for appendicitis. My doctor warned me that I needed to do something about my weight and so I got serious about my fitness. I joined All About You! Wellness BootCamp and reintroduced Team 5K & Tacos to the world. It was the best thing I could have done for myself.
Two weeks ago I was dreading this race, knowing I hadn't trained as hard as I had wanted to and race day was approaching all too quickly. Race weekend came and I was still super nervous but with the support of my fellow Tacos I was also pumped and knew that I could do it, it was my race to run. That was something I repeated to myself throughout the morning, run your own race. And that is exactly what I did.
I kept a slower pace, never pushing my body too hard to make sure I had enough in me to make it to that finish line. I stopped at every water station for a drink and used my GU as extra support. It worked! I managed to at least slow jog the entire hilly course. It was amazing! The atmosphere was a buzz with excitement and it was contagious. It also helped to know that there were 4 other Tacos running this same course with me. Not to mention Jackie, my team support, showing up multiple times on the race course with her bright neon sign cheering me on. RUN MICHELE RUN! It made all the difference in the world feeling that love.
My goal was to finish in under 3 hours. I came in at 3 hours 7 minutes and 59 seconds. This just leaves me with a new goal to reach, finishing my next half marathon in under 3 hours. I had my finisher's medal engraved and it's now proudly hanging next to my other medals. I can't wait for that next race. I was so proud of myself, I never thought I could do it but you all proved to me that I can, we all can.
Thank you so much for the support. Lots of love to you!
XOXO
-M
P.S.
If you ran this race, or any other, and would like to share your story on this blog, send it to me in an email and I'll publish it here for you.
Me & Summer, post race
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Lucky 13
The San Diego Rock n Roll Half Marathon is quickly approaching! I hope you all have been getting some good long runs in. I know I've been slacking so I hope someone out there wants to partner in the Relay category with me!
If you haven't yet signed up, Team 5K and Tacos will be signing up this Sunday to take advantage of the LUCKY 13 promotion. This is a $13 discount on registration along with a prize for the first 13 participants who sign up on the 13th of the month. Click here for more information:
If you haven't yet signed up, Team 5K and Tacos will be signing up this Sunday to take advantage of the LUCKY 13 promotion. This is a $13 discount on registration along with a prize for the first 13 participants who sign up on the 13th of the month. Click here for more information:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Pinteresting
I've started a blog roll on the side bar of this blog. I figured it was a good place to keep track of some inspirational sites and resources for healthy eating. If you have any suggestions please feel free to pass them along and I'll add them to the list.
Also, AAY! encouraged it's members to create healthy boards on Pinterest and share them with each other. I think it's a great idea and so I'm sharing mine with you:
pinterest.com/mlryan/a-life-i-love-in-a-body-i-love
For those of you that don't know, AAY! has been life changing for me. I'd like to share more of my journey with you on this blog as I become more comfortable with it. Team 5K & Tacos was just the start!
XOXO
-M
Also, AAY! encouraged it's members to create healthy boards on Pinterest and share them with each other. I think it's a great idea and so I'm sharing mine with you:
pinterest.com/mlryan/a-life-i-love-in-a-body-i-love
For those of you that don't know, AAY! has been life changing for me. I'd like to share more of my journey with you on this blog as I become more comfortable with it. Team 5K & Tacos was just the start!
XOXO
-M
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
T5K&T Google Group
Hi Team and those interested in joining our team! Did you know that we have a Google Group? It's the main form of communication used to organize trainings and races.
If you aren't a member and want to be one, let me know and I'll send you the invitation. I believe you can view the group by going here: http://groups.google.com/group/team-5k-and-tacos
Once you are a member, you can edit your settings to receive emails on your schedule or not at all (you can choose to check in via the web as you want).
I try to keep the Facebook page updated with current information as well but this is a more intimate way of communicating with each other. It also helps keep everything in one place so you don't feel like T5K&T is flooding your inbox!
XOXO
-M
If you aren't a member and want to be one, let me know and I'll send you the invitation. I believe you can view the group by going here: http://groups.google.com/group/team-5k-and-tacos
Once you are a member, you can edit your settings to receive emails on your schedule or not at all (you can choose to check in via the web as you want).
I try to keep the Facebook page updated with current information as well but this is a more intimate way of communicating with each other. It also helps keep everything in one place so you don't feel like T5K&T is flooding your inbox!
XOXO
-M
Sunday, March 25, 2012
San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
Are you ready to run? Well then, I've got a challenge for you! The
San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon is June 3rd and Team 5K &
Tacos is in! Are you?
The last race we ran together was a 5K back in September. I know that I've been keeping up on my training but the team hasn't had a group training session since Thanksgiving. I hope that this half marathon will get us back in the groove.
The great thing about the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon is that they offer a 2-person relay team option. This is great for those ready to step up into 10K territory and slightly beyond. Personally, I want to push myself to be ready for this half marathon.
If you're interested in running this race with us, drop a comment and let me know. Right now there are 6 members ready to rock 'n' roll. And everyone knows, the more the merrier!
Go to the official website for more info: runrocknroll.competitor.com
XOXO
-M
The last race we ran together was a 5K back in September. I know that I've been keeping up on my training but the team hasn't had a group training session since Thanksgiving. I hope that this half marathon will get us back in the groove.
The great thing about the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon is that they offer a 2-person relay team option. This is great for those ready to step up into 10K territory and slightly beyond. Personally, I want to push myself to be ready for this half marathon.
If you're interested in running this race with us, drop a comment and let me know. Right now there are 6 members ready to rock 'n' roll. And everyone knows, the more the merrier!
Go to the official website for more info: runrocknroll.competitor.com
XOXO
-M
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