Bryn's Army Virtual Race

It is time to begin registering for 5K Rockstars first virtual race!

This race will benefit little Brynlee in Southern Nevada.

You can check out her fight against cancer on her facebook page Bryn's Army.

Once you purchase your virtual race registration you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to join our 5K racing group and where to post pics of you completing your race. All ages and abilities welcome. We appreciate everyone who walks or runs for Brynlee, and offer a discount when purchasing more than one registration. 

Once registration is closed your race bling will be mailed to you via USPS. For this race it will be a custom dog tag with ball chain necklace. (Photo is a mock up)

We would really appreciate all the word of mouth we can get for this event. Brynlee is the daughter of my very best friend of 22 years. Any stress I can take off their shoulders is worth every minute to me. 

God Bless and Get Racing!

1-2-or 3 medals

1 Virtual Race $17.50 USD 2 Virtual races $28.50 USD 3 Virtual Races $39.50 USD

How to Run Hills

How to Run Hills

 by Jenn Turner of 5k Rockstars

1. locate hill

2. suit up in running attire

3. run up that hill

I apologize for those that thought this post might have some insight to making hills easier or seem less steep. The fact is to get better at hills (and faster overall) you just have to run them. 

I am currently only running hills because I am staying at my dad's house which is in the middle of a hill. So, whether I go up or down first, there is still up or down back. I am conquering the same upward route and am hoping to improve that pace time. I have to fast walk a majority of it since it's fairly steep and I am pushing an old stroller with a 30 pound three year old, but I run any 'straight part' of the route.

In my 1st two runs I averaged a 16:27 pace time, and tonight's run I ran 14:59. Maybe, I'll get to go without the stroller one night to see what my 'actual' pace time is.

Do you keep your running and stroller running times separate?

Map My Run App

This post is my own opinion about a free app that I downloaded on my android phone. I just wanted to share my feelings about it with you.

I am really happy about this app. I have never really tracked my miles before, but am getting serious about making good times in upcoming 5ks and thought this might be important. Once I figured out how to set the GPS on my phone the app does the rest. While my music was playing the app let me know when I hit mile markers and my mile and split pace. I thought that was cool!

Tonight's run consisted of two miles. One up hill, one down hill. The website even shows you your pace throughout your run along with elevation! Super cool. If you have a chance, check it out, and add me as a friend (Jennifer Turner)

Did you run today?

September Miles for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Join me in September as I log my miles for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Collectively they would like to gather 1 million miles to raise awareness about childhood cancer.  Recently, my life long friend's 5 year old girl had her cancer covered kidney removed and is currently undergoing radiation treatments and chemotherapy. This topic hits home. Not only do we need to raise awareness so that ALL children affected by cancer have a fighting chance, but to also address what is causing cancer in children at such a young age. Take a second to check out my ALSF page and read about what you can do to help. 

http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1116789

You can also join my team there and we can log miles together!