Articles for tag: 5k Race, 5k Races, Amelia Island, Half Marathons

Karla News

Summer 2012 Running Events in Jacksonville, Fla.

The very first race I ever ran was a Fourth of July race in Daytona Beach just after sunrise. Although I love the beach and simply hearing the sound of the ocean waves breaking, it was the thrill of crossing the finish line that got me hooked on running road (sometimes beach) races. Since then, ...

How to Quickly Become a Long-Distance Runner

There are many ways to lose that tummy, those thighs, and the stiffness that comes from sitting behind a desk all day. The best one of all is running, especially for long distances. It’s the simplest of sports, and yet so many try and fail at it. That’s because the effort involved seems enormous, and ...

Karla News

How to Plan and Execute a 5K

I have personally run a fair number of 5K races going back to Junior High School to date. My largest involvement with coordinating a 5K had been helping my High School Cross Country coach carry the finish line shoot clock from the team bus to the finish line a few times though. This past Spring ...

Karla News

Festivals for Family Fun in Arkansas

Festivals in Arkansas offer the place for a family friendly outing, fun for kids and adults. Festival and fairs are social event that offer a wealth of entertainment, food music and fun. Two of the festivals in Arkansas have been named the Top 100 Events in America by the American Bus Association (ABA); the Magnolia ...