All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
Today was my seventeenth finish of the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I’m one of 68 who has finished all 17 years and am part of the Iron Mile Club. [more …]
2024 Marine Corps Historic Half Read More »
Since September 2022, I’ve learned more about heart rates and pulse than I wish I needed to know. [more …]
Monitoring Your Heart Read More »
In the spring of 2010, the foundation organized a 5km run to raise awareness of the Stafford facility and operational funds. [more …]
Stafford Hospital 5km Read More »
My goal was to keep my heart rate below 120 bpm. Following my doctor’s orders, I went with a walk-only effort today. [more …]
2024 Stafford Hospital 5km Read More »
In the fall of 1993, John Robbins took the initiative to organize local runners and form a club. A liver transplant recipient, he wanted to find people to run with. [more …]
The Early Years of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club Read More »
One hundred thirty-two days ago was the first day of Eastern Standard Time and the last day I ran a healthy race. Six days later, I tested positive for COVID, and 44 days later, my heart went into persistent atrial fibrillation. Today, I finished a race on the same course much slower. [more …]
2024 Grand Slamrock 5km Read More »
The race is run on the old railbed trail. The Navy built the rail line in 1942 to supply their Dahlgren Base. [more …]
Dahlgren Trail half-marathon Read More »
Today was the start of my 2024 racing season. Until I resolve my current persistent AFIB, today was the start of my 2024 finishing season. [more …]
2024 Dahlgren Trail half-marathon Read More »
In 30 years, I’ve run over 200 races in our Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix. Since the series has common races each year, I decided to look at my results for aging analysis. [more …]
30 Year Performance Review Read More »
Is it doughnut or donut? Krispy Kreme spells it doughnut. [more …]
Lucky Road Doughnut Run – Feb 2024 Read More »
