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Operation Turbo 5k

May 24, 2022 Ashley Barlow Comments 0 Comment

July 17, 2021 I was planning to be back in my hometown of Richmond, VA for my sister’s bridal shower and I just had to sign up for another race! A race in July you ask!? Yes, July is one of the worst times of year to race. It is very hot and humid, but I figured a 5k couldn’t be too bad!? This race was located in Pratt Park and was an out and back course. The race did…

Öxarárfoss in Þingvellir National Park

June 19, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 0 Comment

Öxarárfoss is located in Þingvellir National Park (also Thingvellir National Park) which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. Þingvellir National Park is one of the main attractions in the Golden Circle. The oldest existing Parliament in the world was formed here back in 930 AD and marks a very important place in Icelandic history. Þingvellir National Park also features a continental drift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates that can be clearly seen with…

Newport News Massive Medal Half Marathon

December 3, 2015 Ashley Barlow Comments 2 comments

My last half marathon for the year! Now I almost did not do this race because I had a full marathon to run on that upcoming Saturday so I am sure you can understand my hesitancy. When I was at the Virginia Beach Rock N’ Roll Expo back in September they had a table set up offering the lowest price entry into the race. When I saw how massive the medals were that were laying on the table it made me want one! They don’t…