Miles of Memories: Reflecting on My Running Journey

Running was more than just a sport to me—it was a journey filled with determination, discipline, and unforgettable memories.

From early morning training sessions to the adrenaline of crossing finish lines, my running career was a defining chapter in my life. As I look back on those miles logged and goals chased, I’m reminded of the lessons and growth that came with every step.

2011 (10)

  • #1 5k – 1st 5k EVER !! official race time online Chip Time 34:46.3 ! Cool Running :: St. Pats 5K, March 19, 2011
  • #2 5k – Chip Time 32:24 Pace: 10:27 Bib: 2 Cool Running :: Attleboro YMCA 5K
  • #3 5k – Chip Time 34:46.7 Pace: 11:14 Cool Running :: Cherry Tree Running Festival
  • #4 5k – Chip Time 32:55 Pace 10:36 Cool Running :: 12th Annual Rhody 5K
  • #5 5k – Chip Time 34:11 Pace 11:02 Cool Running :: Ashworth Awards Kid’s Day 5k
  • #6 5k – Place 512/817 Bib #19 Time 34:17 Cool Running :: Butterfly 5K
  • #7 5k – Official Results. Overall 2325/4410 Bib #2090 Time: 30:57.5 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K | WPRI.com
  • #8 5k – Holdenwood Trail Run ! First Trail Run, First Run with my Sister ! 10/2/11 Time: 34:26 Pace: 11:07
  • #9 5k – 44:11 / 10:32 for #CitizensBridgeRun 4.2mi … longest run so far…
  • #10 5k – Downtown Jingle Bell 5k Prov. 12/4/11 *Boys completed the Elves 1k* – 386/552 MELANIE AMORIM 34:26.2 11:07 35:15.3

2012 (15)
My goal for 2012 was to run 12 races/events, 2 more than 2011 races. I did it, plus a few more I could not pass up !

  • #1 – Resolution 5k Beach & Trail Race Saturday January 7th, 2012. Noon start. @ Scarborough Beach 35:50:00 11:33
  • #2 – IRISH 5k Prov 3/3/2012 23:15 – 11:05
  • #3 – ST Pats 3/10/2012 3053 Amorim Melanie Seekonk MA 33 F 31:50 34:44 2101 10:15 740 1114 (13th 5k – First Year anniversary ! )
  • #4 – 6.3.12 – 32:08 official time. Rhody 5k – http://t.co/eavFXuVW *Boys ran
  • #5 – 6/10/2012 #5 Sensata 5k NON STOP 32:00 10:18
  • #6 – Colt State Park Trail Run I finished the 3.11 mi run with a pace of 11’04″/mi with Nike+ Running.
  • #7 – Home of the Patriots, Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA (just about non-stop, ramps) 7/3/2012 33:32 10:48 h *4r old had his race too
  • #8 – Sunday, July, 22, 2012 – TRIATHALON (relay swim/run by me) – LAKE PEARL 1:23:23 FTEAM – SWIM 13:04 – BIKE 36:12 – RUN 34:08
  • #9 – BUTTERFLY 5k – 417 13 Melanie Amorim F 48/99 196/392 F3039 34 31:07.37 10:02 31:24.24 10:07
  • #10 of #12in2012 – Diva Dash Boston {Marshfield, MA} I completed it…
  • #11 of #12in2012 – Foxboro YMCA 5k – Stroller Run with son – after diva dash injury.
  • #12 of #12in2012 – Holdenwood Trail Run Mission Accomplished.
  • #13 – Rome blvd. 2mi – 105 Melanie Amorim 126 F 19:07 9:34 6/15 F30-39
  • #14 – The Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run (4.2 mi) Sponsored by Newport Hospital – Nov 11 – Your time of 42:38 gave you a pace of 10:40/M.
  • #15 – Downtown Jingle Bell 5k, Providence RI 12/2/12 NON-STOP 32:39

2013 (13)

  • #1 : 1/6/13 – Resolution 5k beach / trail run – Scarborough Beach Narragansett RI: Overall Place 106/130 Age Place 7 Total 34:44 Pace 11:12/M
  • #2 : 3/9/13 – St. Pats Providence, RI 5k (3rd Anniv 5k Run!) – Overall Place 2003/3191 Total 32:58.3 Pace 10:36/M
  • #3 : 5/18/13 – Rehoboth, MA – 102 place at Tuff Scramblers Obstacle Course 5k … squeaked in just under an hour 58:51
  • #4 : 6/2/13 – Providence, RI – GOTRRI 5k: 69/215 Place 5K – 33:47.2 10:53 F 34 16/68 Div 44/161 F
  • #5 : 7/3/13 – Foxboro, MA – Harvard Pilgram Finish at the 50 (5k) 35:41 …Ramps !
  • #6 : 7/21/13 – Wrentham, MA – Hockomock YMCA Triathlon ( 225 #43 Melanie Amorim 1:35:11 16/17 F3539 204 13:22 3:29 229 40:09 0:43 222 37:27 )
  • #7: 8/24/13 – Rehoboth, MA – F.I.T. Challenge Obstacle 5k Overall (35:56 Pace 11:33/M)
  • #8: 9/21/13 – Foxboro, MA – Hockomock YMCA 5k (Partial Stroller Run with my Son 55:56.0, 18:01)
  • #9: 9/28/13 – Seekonk, MA – Color Me Rad 5k (Sister, Friends and Boys!)
  • #10: 10/26/13 – Norton, MA – Norton XC and Track RUNNING DEAD ZOMBIE 5K RUN (Non-Stop! 33:09.60)
  • #11: 11/2/13 – Foxborough, MA – FRCS 5k (Non-Stop! Placed 54/94, Placed 10th in my Age Group, Chip, Time 32:38.0, Pace 10:32/M)
  • #12: 11/10/13 – Newport, RI – Pell Bridge Run, 4.2 Miles (NON-STOP! Time: 46:58 Pace: 11:27/M)

2014 (13)

  • #1 : 03/08/2014 St. Pats 5K, Providence, RI – 34:29.1 11:05/M
  • #2 : 04/05/2014 F.I.T. Mud Run Challenge, North Attleboro, MA – 1:13:05 / 20:53/M.
  • #3 : 04/13/2014 Mohawk Hustle 5K, East Providence, RI – 3.4mi / 37:28 10:57/M
  • #4 : 04/19/2014 BAA 5k, Boston, MA – 3.18mi / 32:36 10:14/M
  • #5 : 05/27/2014 Newport 10 Miler, Newport, RI – 1:47:06 10:43/M
  • #6 : 07/03/14 Finish at the 50, Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA – 35:16 / Pace: 11:21
  • #7 : 07/12/14 Jamestown Half Marathon, Jamestown, MA – 2:40:14 / Pace 12:14
  • #8 : 08/24/14 Butterfly 5k, North Attleboro, MA – 35:29.44 / Pace 11:30
  • #9 : 08/30/14 PawSox 5k, Pawtucket, RI – 32:37.0 / Pace 10:31 NON-STOP
  • #10: 09/14/14 Buzzards Bay Sprint Triathlon, Westport, MA – 2:09:04 NON-STOP
  • #11: 09/26/14 – Four Bridges Ride – Newport RI – 26 Mile Bike
  • #12: FINISH LINE #50 !! Color Me Rad 5k, Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA
  • #13: 10/26/14 – Pell Bridge Run, 4.2 Miles, Bib #: 888, Time: 41:08, Age Group Place: 105/246 | 42.7% NON-STOP PR for this Run !

2015 (9)

  • Resolution 5k Beach & Trail Race 5k Narragansett , RI 33:28:00 10:48 NON-STOP – Jan 11, 2015
  • Glo Run in the Park – Saturday May 2, 2015
  • Running for Ribbons 5k/1k – May 11, 2015
  • Back to the 80’s 5k! – May 17 2015 
  • Color Run Boston – Sunday May 31, 2015
  • Holdenwood Trail Run – Sunday Sept 27, 2015
  • Mudderella New England 2015 – Saturday October 3, 2015
  • F.I.T Challenge – The Epic Fifth – November 14, 2015
  • Finish line #60 – Attleboro YMCA Gobble Wobble 5k – November 27, 2015

2016

  • Inflatable 5k Race – August 6, 2016
  • Night Run 5k – Saturday September 24, 2016
2017
  • Finish at the 50 – 5k, July 3, 2017

2018

  • Franklin 5k – May 5, 2018