300th Half Complete at Brazen Racing’s Bay Breeze Half

Barbara Rausch(HF16197, DA3430, MM14998) Milestone Running Day!

Today I ran my 300th half marathon at Brazen Racing’s Bay Breeze.

I ran my first half marathon at Bay Breeze on 2/13/2016. Back then, I never even considered doing more than one. I just wanted to finish. Shortly after that race, I started Brazen’s Ultra Half Series. I wanted to earn that big coaster. Next thing I knew, I was still running halfs and they were adding up. They really started adding up and then I discovered Half Fanatics. I ran my 100th at Bay Breeze in 2022 and then continued my crazy half running reaching Sun in 2022 and Hall of Fame in 2024. I also ran half 200 in 11/2024. In 2025, I realized if I planned my half races correctly, I could make Bay Breeze my 300th 10 yrs almost to the date after my first half.

Brazen Racing has been such a positive in my life. I’ve met so many people over the years that I now look forward to seeing at races and that I call my friends. I appreciate all the encouragement and support over the years. It truly means so much to me.

Today was a perfect day! If you’ve read this far, the Barbara from 2010 that weighed over 300lbs would never have thought of running one half marathon. My gastric bypass that I had in 2010 saved my life. I would never have accomplished what I have done the past 10yrs if I had not gotten healthy. I have kept most of the weight off. March 2026 will be 16 yrs post op.

Keep yourself healthy and keep moving. If you can’t run, walk. Any distance will keep you healthy.

Photo and Post Credit Barbara Rausch