10k for Autism

April 24, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Racing, Running New Balance, Running, Treadmill, Virtual Racing, Zante v2

After a failed attempt at this yesterday (I only made it 3.3 miles before having to charge back home. I'll spare the details...), I managed to complete the 10k for Autism (virtual race) today. I opted for the treadmill so that I'd be closer to the bathroom, if needed ;) But all went well, and … Continue reading 10k for Autism

13.1, 5, 10k, 10k, 10 miles, and 10k

February 8, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Running Shoes #runhappy, Brooks, Long Run, Newton, Running, running shoes, Saucony, US Road Running, Virtual Racing

Whoops, I seemed to have missed the last couple of weekend's long runs. Here's a brief recap: 1/23/16 - I did the Run Free virtual half-marathon in the PureConnect 4s. 1/24 was a 5-mile recovery run, in the Kinvara 5. 1/25 - 1/29/16 I did another virtual challenge - 5 5ks in 5 days. 1/30/16 - … Continue reading 13.1, 5, 10k, 10k, 10 miles, and 10k

Virtual Racing Weekend

November 2, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte C25k, Races, Running Running, Virtual Racing, weigh-in

I ran 2 virtual races for Halloween this weekend. The Zombie 5k (Wellbeing Virtual Marathons) on Friday, and the 2014 Halloween 10k (US Road Running) today. I managed to stay under a 10mm pace for both! Woohoo! I'm also happy to report that I started November back under 120! 119.8 to be exact :) I will … Continue reading Virtual Racing Weekend

2014 Virtual Race for the Animals (Half Marathon #10)

October 13, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Races, Running #runhappy, #vegrunchat, goals, Half marathon, no meat athlete, Running, SASHA Farm, vegan runners, Virtual Racing

Yesterday I ran my 10th half marathon! This was the 2014 Virtual Race for the Animals, put on by #vegrunchat. All proceeds are being donated to SASHA Farm- a farm animal sanctuary that offers a safe haven to animals in need of affection, social interaction, food, shelter, and lots of love! While I actually won … Continue reading 2014 Virtual Race for the Animals (Half Marathon #10)

Marathon Training Begins (again)

November 11, 2013November 13, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Introvert, Long Run, Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Running, Social Anxiety, Training, Vegetarian, Virtual Racing

I'm supposed to be running the Philadelphia marathon next weekend. Supposed to means I'm registered. I've been registered since the day registration opened because that was my goal for this year - to complete a full marathon. Training went really well up until 6 weeks ago. I barely made it through my 16 mile long … Continue reading Marathon Training Begins (again)