Marathon to Marathon
The race I ran went from Storm Lake to Marathon, Iowa [more …]
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Long Runs
Recaps of my long training runs. Since 2003, I have not been able to do speed work because of Achilles issues. So, long runs are my most important weekly workout. I now use shorter races as my speed work.
Grandfather Mountain Marathon
I ran this marathon in July 2003. The last year the race had results on marathonguide.com was 2021. Perhaps the race did not survive COVID. [more …]
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2024 Marine Corps Historic Half
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 …]
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10 Things One Needs to Complete a Marathon in Each of the 50 States
Thirty years provides a long time to compile a list of what one needs to complete the 50-state journey. My list includes: [more …]
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2023 Minnehaha Marathon (aka Center of the Nation Series Day 5)
This marathon was my 85th in my 50th state. [more …]
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2023 Devil’s Den 10 Mile
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 …]
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2023 3H Trail Half-Marathon
I plan to run the races I founded or managed until I can’t run anymore [more …]
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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 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 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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