by Jen
on October 19, 2011
I am a firm believer that there is nothing better than fall race season. Here are my primary reasons.
- Conditions. Even though the training requires you to run through the heat of the summer, you don’t have to train through the dark and cold days of winter like you do for spring races. I will take hot weather running over cold any day. I prefer to hibernate in the hot yoga studio during the winter. Like a yoga bear. 😉
- Scenery. I love watching the seasons change as I train and then having beautiful fall colors for my race day viewing pleasure. It makes the course so much more pleasurable.
- Weather. Perfect temperatures. Cool starts with most days warming up to the 60s or 70s.
- Variety. There are so many to choose from! It seems like every weekend in Charlotte we have several races of varying distances going on.
Sadly, my fall race season isn’t everything that I thought it would be but that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying shorter distance runs and races.
Our local Lululemon store is calling October ‘Run’-tober to celebrate fall races in Charlotte. They’re heading out to events to cheer on runners and hosting a little “Why Do You Run” challenge.
If you live in Charlotte, post your own picture describing in six words or less why you run on the Charlotte Lululemon Facebook page. The most creative entry will get some run accessories and a year-long membership to the Charlotte Running Club.
If you don’t live in Charlotte, I would still LOVE to hear the answer to, “Why Do YOU Run!”
In fact, if you e-mail me a picture of you holding your own sign, I’ll do a big round-up post at the end of the month!
Happy Run-tober everyone!
{ }
July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
{ }
July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
{ }
July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
{ }
June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
{ }
May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
{ }
May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
{ }
May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
{ }
