Massive waves crashed into the beach as I ran along California Highway 101 this morning. With each step I thought back to 2016 and 2017 when I lived in southern California and ran those same miles daily. While running, I stared at the horizon and reminisced on how to write a 2023 wrap-up. I’ve floated […]
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Thoughts on finishing 50 sub 4 goal at Rehoboth Beach Marathon in Delaware
I crossed the finish line of the Kansas City Marathon in October of 2011 in 3:58:45, barely squeaking below the four hour mark. That race, my third marathon, destroyed my legs. I spent most of the miles questioning why I was running what seemed to be endless hills. It also sparked a thought — “can […]
Racing the Jackson Hole Marathon
The Jackson Hole Marathon provides amazing natural beauty along with thin air and a long, punishing uphill climb.
Enjoying every moment of the 2022 Boston Marathon
I worried for most of the hours leading up to the 2022 Boston Marathon. This year was my fifth in-person Boston, but my it was my first time starting the race without having already run a qualifier for the next year. My brain focused on not having a 2023 BQ. With only one other race […]
Duke City Marathon, crossing off state No. 41 for a second time
In 2012 I ran the Duke City Marathon. I finished in 3:55 for my second sub 4 hour finish ever, and that’s when I decided I would try to run a sub 4 all 50 states. Fast forward to 2019, and I applied for membership in the 50 sub 4 club online. My submission came […]
2021 Boston Marathon — familiar and not so familiar sights and sounds
I could see something was wrong. Runners were parting uphill ahead of me, with a 2021 Boston Marathon volunteer waving her arms to direct traffic. A runner was down in the middle of the road in mile 8. As I ran past on the right, I realized the runner wasn’t conscious or breathing. Her face […]
Mad Marathon review — survive, advance, and cross off Vermont
It’s been almost a month, and I’m just now writing my Mad Marathon review. In my defense, though, it’s been one of the most chaotic months of my life. September brought a move from Las Vegas to Oregon for my family and a health hiccup. (I’m OK now, but I had several rough weeks in […]
Summer running tips — accepting the heatwaves
I’ve started writing this post multiple times. My initial thought was to complain about the weather and make a sarcastic list of summer running tips. Like No. 1 — just don’t do it. No. 2 — hibernate until fall. But I reached a point of acceptance in a recent boiling hot long run. I was […]
Utah Valley Marathon — scenic views, big crowds, and hot temperatures
I originally signed up for the Utah Valley Marathon at the end of April, 2020. Many of my races had been cancelled or postponed, and I was worried that I didn’t have a Boston 2021 qualifier. So I decided to run the Utah Valley Marathon in June. It seemed the race would happen at the […]
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