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@mamakellso

Valencia, CA Raving since 2025 Active 2 days, 5 hours ago

About Me

  • Running club(s):

    NYRR and LARR

  • Rave race:
  • Race that's calling my name:

    NYC Marathon

  • I run because:

    The best mental health medicine.
    Running to add years.

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Personal Bests (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Half Marathon Enumclaw, WA Jul 17, 2026 5:00:08
5K Santa Clarita, CA Jun 14, 2025 42:30

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Past Races (3)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
5K Ashford, WA Jul 17, 2026 2:00:00
Half Marathon Enumclaw, WA Jul 17, 2026 5:00:08
5K Santa Clarita, CA Jun 14, 2025 42:30

My Raves

After I insanely conquered the 5K steep climb, I went back to my hotel took a much needed nap! At 6pm we took the 🚠 to the 10k start which … MORE

After I insanely conquered the 5K steep climb, I went back to my hotel took a much needed nap! At 6pm we took the 🚠 to the 10k start which is top of the mountain (near the 5k finish). 10k was a steep downhill scenic course with an estimated 2,500 ft of descent and stunning! HOWEVER, training for this event is serious, please be ready because it is a narrow course, do not try to pass other athletes it can be dangerous for all. It is important to get there on time with your wave! Remember you signed up to run Mount Rainier which means it is not a wide trail, tough sections and switchbacks. It is very narrow with steep down hill sections and at times feel like you are on a balance beam along a narrow trail—-that was dangerous, take your time! If you are looking to PR—this race structure is not for you!

Half marathon —- make sure you know your wave on race morning! You will take the gondola up, this course features a 1,200+ ft of climbing and 2,400 ft of descent. Your quads and calves will hurt the next day if you do not dynamic or static stretching! There are more aide stations and the last 5k of this course was bullshit😂 waked along a narrow street and worried if a driver was going to take his eyes off the road and hit us! Never the less we made it out and finished. My legs were done at mile 9 I was praying the whole way! The pain is real but it’s all worth it!

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This was my first time participating with vacation races. I’ve always wanted to see Mount Rainier and this was the perfect runcation plan. I did the triple mountain goat challenge … MORE

This was my first time participating with vacation races. I’ve always wanted to see Mount Rainier and this was the perfect runcation plan.
I did the triple mountain goat challenge and your quads and calves will do a lot of work— if you do not train you will pay a HEFTY PRICE! I’ve always had the mentality of doing hard things, I am taking a break from my PhD studies to “trail run” and decided to hit it hard! 😂 No aide stations a straight climb up—-bring your own hydration flasks, use strong trail shoes, bring trek sticks and grit! THE VIEW IS WORTH IT!

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The location of this race is near Magic Mountain at the Iron Horse trailhead, the familiar location of where they filmed ‘The Lost Boys’, besides being iconic in the movies, … MORE

The location of this race is near Magic Mountain at the Iron Horse trailhead, the familiar location of where they filmed ‘The Lost Boys’, besides being iconic in the movies, this is a great course it stretches through the beautiful trails of Santa Clarita, the half marathon and 10k runners run through a different route while the 5K runners, run through the bridge and loops back for the perfect photo finish. This is one of those family-friendly race with excellent vendors and decorative race gear. Give it a try and this will be an annual family event for me and my son.

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