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Race Director Blog

Notes on recent and upcoming races from our race director, Tracy Hussey.

Why do we do what we do?

Why do we do what we do?

2021 is now in the past as is our first race of 2022.   The challenges continued for our sport in 2021.  Numbers were down across the board. For the first time in over 7 years and 30 plus races, we put runners on a course that was not accurately measured.  Twice!  In...

In GPS we trust?

In GPS we trust?

Last night My Favorite Race Events put on a 5K for some very good friends and an amazing charity.  The entire event was awesome, except, our course was over half a mile too long!  That is an epic fail for a race company whose slogan is, "Where details matter". The...

The Midsummer Slump

The Midsummer Slump

It's hot, humid, raining every day, and starting your workout at 5 in the morning makes staying motivated very difficult. It's the midsummer slump.  Couple that with the number of races slowing down to a trickle in July and August, and it most likely feels like you...

Inaugural Hot Summer Nights 8K is in the books!

Inaugural Hot Summer Nights 8K is in the books!

The 1st annual Hot Summer Nights 8K lived up to its name.   At the 8:30 start time, it was 81 degrees with 98% humidity.   With 237 runners registered by the race start, we had 211 pick up their packets and 180 complete the grueling 8K course.  Just before the finish...