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About Joanne

I am a retired, 73 year old gal with a passion for family and running, and a penchant to share experiences through pictures and words. I can be a bit of a rambler so grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and jog down a path or two with me.

South Dakota – State #31

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Joanne

Finding races in the Midwest that fit our criteria and are reasonably accessible has been an ongoing challenge.   The Spearfish Canyon Half was located in a small town in South Dakota, close to the Wyoming border, and promised breathtaking … Continue reading →

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West Virginia – State #30

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Joanne

As we get older, we seem to cram more and more of these runs into every year, rather than less.   I’m not sure if that’s because we feel youthful and full of energy, or because the sand in the hourglass … Continue reading →

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Illinois – State #29

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Joanne

Picking the right race to run in Illinois had been a challenge, hence the reason it didn’t get selected until state #29.   It was hard to know whether we should go for the big city dynamic, or choose a … Continue reading →

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Alabama – State #28

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Joanne

  Early on in our planning for the 50 states goal, we decided we would not select states and races that merely “checked the box”.   We committed to finding places that we wanted to visit, and races that we wanted … Continue reading →

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North Carolina – State #27

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Joanne

  After a three month hiatus, it was time to hit the road again for a states running trip.    Running in November can be problematic as far as weather goes, so we opted for a race in Outer Banks, North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Alaska – State #26

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Joanne

Alaska sat at the top of our states running list for years, so we were excited when it finally made the schedule for 2017!   Representing 4 states and 3 different races, we had a big crew on board to make the trek … Continue reading →

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Vermont – State #25

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Joanne

Once again, it was time to head out for another states race.   We selected Vermont’s Covered Bridges Half Marathon based on rave reviews from previous runners and a billing of “The Best 13.1 Running Miles in New England”.    The course … Continue reading →

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Virginia – State #24

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Joanne

Many years ago as a fledgling HR Manager at Brooks Sports, my running colleagues told me that if ever I decided to travel and run, the Charlottesville Half Marathon belonged at the top of my list.   So here I am, … Continue reading →

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Louisiana – State #23

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Joanne

After a 3 1/2 month hiatus, it was time to head out for another states run.   January can be a challenging month to find an interesting course with decent weather, but the Louisiana Half Marathon bubbled up as a course that … Continue reading →

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Indiana – State #21

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Joanne

The SHE Power Indianapolis race in Eagle Creek State Park had been on our calendar for a while.   SHE Power (strong, healthy, empowered) is an organization that encourages women from all walks of life to discover the joy and self-discovery … Continue reading →

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