Who is this Tom Character?
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 …]
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Running
All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
Shortest Possible Route
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 …]
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2023 Fallen Heroes 5 Mile
The Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes organization did a tremendous job managing this race. A big thumbs up! [more …]
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Fitbit Inspire 2
This review introduces to those without smartwatches to what is available and my Fitbit experience. [more …]
2023 Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon
I finished a marathon in my 49th state in the 49th state in the 49th edition of the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon. [more …]
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2023 SPCA 5km Rescue Run
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 …]
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2023 Prairie Series (Day 4) Marathon
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 …]
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2023 Run for Valhalla Memorial Day 5K
By 66, I should know better and make a more realistic projection. [more …]
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2023 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
After completing two marathons last Sunday and Monday, I was unsure how I would do. I planned to run easily and not worry about time or place.. [more …]
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2023 Prairie Series (Day 3) Marathon
The Kansas race was in Hiawatha, a small town 40 miles west of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Saint Joseph is where many Oregon Trail wagon trains organized and started their trek [more …]
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