All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
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 …]
2021 Fawn Lake Triathlon Read More »
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 …]
Long Run – September 2, 2021 Read More »
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 …]
Long Run – August 26, 2021 Read More »
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 …]
Long Run – August 19, 2021 Read More »
Since 1996, the Fredericksburg Area Running Club has hosted a 10-mile race in late August. The club’s objective was to provide a long race event for those runners training for a fall marathon or other long event.[more …]
2021 Devil’s Den 10 Mile Read More »
I don’t remember ever throwing this belt in the washer. Over 26 years, the only cleaning was running in the rain. This belt has gotten me through many long runs and races.[more …]
My Single Bottle Belt Read More »
For the past 4 1/2 weeks, I did more walking than running. I have not run for more than 6 minutes without walking. I was able to stretch, and strength train each day.
My goal was to finish the 50km in 8 hours.[more …]
2021 Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50km Read More »
As a Chronotrack and Winning Time timer, I have been able to associate with some of the best timers in the world. The bibs at the Antisocial 7.000.000 mm races teased the list of 7 running tips from the world’s best timer. Here’s the list:[more …]
7 Running Tips from the World’s Best Timer Read More »
I have not run much in the past two weeks. Since pulling up after six miles on July 13, I’ve been doing a lot of walking, stretching, and strength training, trying to resolve the issue that is pulling at my right groin muscle.[more …]
Long Run – July 29, 2021 Read More »
Working with my personal trainer, physical therapist daughter, I’m not going to run for another week. I’ll keep walking, stretching, and strength training daily.[more …]
Long Run? – July 22, 2021 Read More »
