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 …]
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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 »
By 66, I should know better and make a more realistic projection. [more …]
2023 Run for Valhalla Memorial Day 5K Read More »
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 …]
2023 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon Read More »
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 …]
2023 Prairie Series (Day 3) Marathon Read More »
On Monday, May 1, I received a text from the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. Their staff had issues measuring their May 21 race courses for USATF certification and wondered if I was available. [more …]
Measuring the Historic Half Courses Read More »
