All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
A $150 marathon entry fee is a minor portion of your budget when participating in an out-of-town race. Not that spending $150 is insignificant. Airfare, food, and hotels for big-city races may run more than $1500. I smile when I see double-digit entry fees. [more …]
Traveling to Out of Town Races Read More »
The last 3 miles of the race are on Route 666 and, without cloud cover, would be hot in full sunlight. Thus, the Devil’s Den 10 Mile was born. BTW, today there was no cloud cover. [more …]
2023 Devil’s Den 10 Mile Read More »
I plan to run the races I founded or managed until I can’t run anymore [more …]
2023 3H Trail Half-Marathon Read More »
This weekend I finished my 67th year. Training for a fall marathon, I had my weekly long run of 16 miles scheduled for Saturday. [more …]
Who is this Tom Character? Read More »
Have you ever run a marathon and wondered why your Garmin indicates that you ran almost a mile more than 26.2 miles? It’s a combination of two factors: the error of the measuring device and your inability to run the shortest possible route. [more …]
Shortest Possible Route Read More »
The Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes organization did a tremendous job managing this race. A big thumbs up! [more …]
2023 Fallen Heroes 5 Mile Read More »
This review introduces to those without smartwatches to what is available and my Fitbit experience. [more …]
I finished a marathon in my 49th state in the 49th state in the 49th edition of the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon. [more …]
2023 Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon Read More »
Abnormal for June; the weather provided a lovely morning to run. The temperature at the start was 62 degrees with a 53-degree dew point and no wind. We’ve been lucky this spring for excellent racing conditions. [more …]
2023 SPCA 5km Rescue Run Read More »
my readiness level was 1%. My FitBit app recommended, “Your body might need rest. For active recovery, try light walks, stretches, or restorative yoga.” If I tried the stretches or restorative yoga, I would never get through 26 miles. So, I went the light walk route. [more …]
2023 Prairie Series (Day 4) Marathon Read More »
