First Time 5k

This is very special to me!

If you know me, you know that I LOVE East Africa and Running! I've been several times to the Kilimanjaro area, volunteered in schools and helped many to make their dream come true to run in the foothills of Africa's tallest mountain.

I am beyond excited to announce that I will be guiding a small group (up to 15) of adventures and runners to join me racing the 5km, half-marathon or full marathon in March of 2027 (yes in one year!). Following the race, we will experience a 8-day Safari together visiting Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. I have traveled and experienced all of the accommodations we will stay at and Ujuzi Travel is taking care of all the travel needs for you!
I could go on and on about this ... but look for yourself and please reach out and let's chat over coffee or via zoom - this is a trip of your lifetime at a price that is rare to find. Let's go together and bring home the medal of your lifetime!

All the information & booking link here:
https://trips.ujuzitravel.com/.../e512ad3f-f895-4b55-b03c...

Check out our new blog on 5km races in Madison and around! If you are a race director and don't see your race on this list, please reach out and we'll add it. Let's make 2026 a great running year Madison!

2026 5k Races In and Around Madtown - Madtown Life Is 2026 the year you get back into running or complete your first 5k ever? Madison is one of the fittest cities in the nation and has countless running

Ironman weekend ❤️

This photo of my mom & Nick was taking during my first Ironman race in 2008!

So special to finish your first!

Wishing my athletes and everyone out there this weekend a fantastic memory of a lifetime!

Check out our newest episode on Live Interviews with Shana Verstegen, owner of Madison Log Rolling! Find out more about the history of the sport and how you can get involved!

Live Interview with Shana Verstegen on Madison Log Rolling First Time 5k's coach Petra meets with Shana Verstegen, a Madison-athlete and Owner of Madison Log Rolling. Shana holds many amateur, semi-professional and…

Stay tuned for our next episode on First Time Logrolling with Shana Verstehen, owner of Madison Log Rolling!

Track meet & running in the mountains ❤️

Check out this new episode #19 on First Time 5k Live Interviews with my guest Dennis Beggs talking about his World Marathon Challenge running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days:

Live Interview with Dennis Beggs on his 777 World Challenge First Time 5k's coach Petra meets with Dennis Beggs, a Madison-area farmer who runs marathons around the world. In this episode, we talk about his 777-World…

Stay tuned on our next episode of First Time 5k Live Interviews with Dennis Beggs talking about his World Marathon Challenge 777 of running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents!

Loved switching the roles and be a guest on this podcast ❤️

Dedication and Dreams: Petra Kilian's Boston Marathon Pursuit Listen in as Petra tells us about balancing life, running, marriage, motherhood and everything in between. Petra is a successful marathoner and has competed ...

It’s here: The 5k walk/run on Ice to support our beautiful lakes! Join us ❤️

More: www.cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets/

Frozen Assets Festival & Fundraiser - Clean Lakes Alliance Discover our winter lakes at the Frozen Assets Festival! Kites on ice, sleigh rides, science, skating and more, plus our popular nighttime fundraiser party!

Sometimes we have to run inside but when we do we can still enjoy the beauty of Madison‘s nature. I enjoy running at the UW Bakke Recreational Center ❤️