2023 Running Recap
I reached all five of my goals. However, the end of the year presented a challenge I still need to overcome. [more …]
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Running
All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
A-FIB – Round 2
Alcohol and caffeine consumption are causes. Until the FARC Christmas party on December 16, my last adult beverage was January 2023. Could it have been those two beers? [more …]
Blue & Gray Half-Marathon
After completing its fifth Grand Prix in 1998, the officers and directors of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club included a survey as part of membership renewals. One question asked, “What different races would you like to see in the area?” A consensus on the survey was a half-marathon in our area. [more …]
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2023 Frosty 5km
It’s all my fault. I measured a modified 5km course for the Halloween 5km that used all of Mine Road with a little spur up Embrey Mill Road. This year, the race organizers decided to use the new Halloween 5km course for their Frosty race, changing from the traditional 3-mile distance. [more …]
2023 Fredericksburg Blue & Gray Half-Marathon
On December 3, 2023, I finished my ninth Blue Gray Half-Marathon. This year was an adventure. [more …]
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2023 Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 5km
This year was the 30th time I was involved in the Thanksgiving Day Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 5km, which started in 1993 and is operated by the Rappahannock Area YMCA. [more …]
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31st Turkey Trot Coming Soon
The 31st edition will be held on November 23, 2023, with the bright-tailed start of 7:30 am. What is the attraction of a 5 km on Thanksgiving morning? [more …]
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2023 FredNats Salute to Veterans 5km
The FredNats Salute to Veterans 5km finishes inside their stadium and is the tenth race in the 2023 Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix. [more …]
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2023 Halloween 5km
This race has a challenging course. Last year, it was modified to eliminate “Hell Hill.” [more …]
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30 Years of the Downtown Mile
During FARC’S infancy, co-founder Chris Campbell developed the original club race, “The Downtown Mile.” [more …]
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