Long Run – September 23, 2021
I’m glad I wrote my last FARC newsletter article about motivation. Today, me writing that article got me started and through my 20-mile long run.[more …]
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Running
All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
Never Do These 7 Things
I pondered, “I’ll never be able to run a race like that again.” Then again, I should never say never and thought of 7 things you should never do.[more …]
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Compression Shorts & Brohuggers
The brohuggers for men are 3/4, and full split shorts with the front panels pulled up under the waistband exposing the upper thighs to the cooling breeze.[more …]
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2021 Deuce Braswell 5km Run Against Teen Violence
This year was the 16th edition of this race held in the memory of Baron P Braswell II (Deuce), who was senselessly murdered on January 20, 2006. His parents Gwen and Baron Braswell, have managed this race all 16 years[more …]
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2021 Downtown Mile for CASA
The Downtown Mile in July 1994 was the first race managed by the Fredericksburg Area Running Club. The original director was Chris Campbell.[more …]
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Long Run – September 9, 2021
I’m doing much better. I still have some aches and muscle strains on my right side and worry that they may become severe during a run. So, I’m running a little slower and cautious.[more …]
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2021 Fawn Lake Triathlon
The 12th Fawn Lake Triathlon was held on August 29, 2021. RTU timed this race from 2009 to 2019. The race organizers asked me to fill the USAT official role again this year. So, I was there bright and early at 6 am on race morning.[more …]
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Long Run – September 2, 2021
Yesterday, the remnants of hurricane Ida blew through and took all the humidity with it on its way north. When I got out on my long run, the sunny skies had a temperature of 61 degrees with a 55-degree dew point.[more …]
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Long Run – August 26, 2021
As the summer goes on, we are finally into usual Virginia summer weather. When I got out for my long run just before 7 am, it was a sunny 74 degrees with a 72-degree dew point.[more …]
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Long Run – August 19, 2021
After two long races on consecutive weekends, I was able to get out for a long run Thursday. Mentally, I prepared to do a long race this fall.[more …]
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