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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k

June 7, 2017 Ashley Barlow Comments 0 Comment

My 2nd year running the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k which is by far one of the best and most popular races in Richmond, Virginia! Around 30,000 people come out to this race every year and the affordability and efficiency of this race make it one of my favorites, especially since it is in my home town! Parking was not as bad as I thought it would be and I was thankful that I was able to find a spot in…

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Gen Chesty Puller 10k

July 12, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 2 comments

My second 10k of the year. Wow, has it really been a whole year already since I ran this race? Last year, the Gen Chesty Puller was my very first 10k and I was glad to be back running it again in the small town of West Point. This year I am glad the start time got moved up to 7 am (that Virginia summer heat is no joke, I tell ya!). It was an absolutely beautiful day for running. The air was clear, despite…

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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k

May 4, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 0 Comment

One of Richmond’s most popular races and named one of the best races in the country according to USA Today! I have been wanting to do this race ever since high school and I finally had the chance to do it!! I was stuck in a dag on boot this time last year, so I am thankful to say I have been injury free! *knock on wood* The weather was very cold that morning in the early 40s. The forecast…

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Gen Chesty Puller 10k

June 21, 2015 Ashley Barlow Comments 2 comments

The famous United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General Chesty Puller was one of the most decorated war heroes in the Marine Corps. I love history so I thought it was pretty neat running this race in his hometown of West Point. Runners got to run right past General Chesty Puller’s waterfront home which was at the beginning of the course. A coworker told me about this race so I decided to sign up for it, plus it was a decent price….

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