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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…

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Shamrock TowneBank 8k

April 11, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 0 Comment

It was great to be back in Virginia Beach! I had my eye on these races for a while and was so tempted to do one of the challenges, but I ending up deciding not to do it. I kicked off the start of the race season with the Rock ‘N’ Roll DC Half Marathon just the weekend prior. I am making it a goal this year to not over do anything and at least TRY to not get injured (keyword try!). I…

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Rock ‘N’ Roll DC Half Marathon

March 22, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 1 comment

Race season has officially begun! I kicked off the start of the season with the Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon in DC. This was my second time running a race with the Rock ‘N’ Roll series and I was very pleased with the Virginia Beach races last Fall. This was actually my first time running in the heart of DC. The city is my least favorite place to run, but it was a good opportunity to see DC without the…

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Christmas Town Dash 8k

March 7, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 2 comments

My last race of the year (and also my first 8k). I was worried I was not going to be able to do this race since my full marathon put me in crutches for a good 2 weeks. I was also in physical therapy at the time and was doing my best to recover from the amount of running I succumb myself to. I was surprised after getting my MRI results that my doctor told me I would still be able run this race….

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Richmond Full Marathon

January 21, 2016 Ashley Barlow Comments 1 comment

Oh boy, my very first FULL Marathon! Yes folks if you’re reading this, I SURVIVED!!! Now I apologize for the tardiness of this post. I recently relocated and started a new job and dare I say it, I was stuck in crutches again (for a bit). Yes….. I know…… For those of you who are keeping track, I was just in crutches after my half-marathon in September, but I can happily say that I am back to walking (and running) again….

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Fall Classic Half Marathon Charlottesville

November 15, 2015 Ashley Barlow Comments 2 comments

My very first sponsored race! Wow, I was in shock that someone actually believed in my ability to possibly one day become an Olympic runner (we shall see about that!). I woke up really early for this race at 4 am. I could not sleep much anyways and I like to take my time getting ready in the morning and not feel rushed. My pre-race breakfast included oatmeal with a little bit of all natural almond butter and 100% whole wheat toast…

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