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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Running
All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
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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2021 Devil’s Den 10 Mile
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 …]
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My Single Bottle Belt
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 …]
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2021 Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50km
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 …]
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7 Running Tips from the World’s Best Timer
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 …]
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