Tag Archives: Labor Day Road Race

5K Weather Prediction

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

So many of you have the race bookmarked and are simply waiting to see what the race day weather will be like, right?  I made my earlier confession that I often do the same thing…especially for a 5K. Well, we … Continue reading →

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I don’t know where I would be….

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

Last week, I was researching some info for the race and I had  the privilege to speak to a former resident of the St. Charles Home. Before I spoke to her, I was aware of the importance of the home … Continue reading →

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What the St. Charles Children’s Home 5k Means to Me

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sister Mary Agnes

I was away the summer of 1996 when the children began running at St. Charles.  Imagine my surprise when I returned to find a house full of runners–and I had NEVER run before.  My running career began in the fall … Continue reading →

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Waiting Until Race Day to Sign Up?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

Guilty as charged. I am about to give you several reasons as to why you should not wait until race day to sign up. HOWEVER…. I am probably the worst offender here. I know all the reasons.  ”I want to … Continue reading →

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