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.
Thirty years provides a long time to compile a list of what one needs to complete the 50-state journey. My list includes: [more …]
10 Things One Needs to Complete a Marathon in Each of the 50 States Read More »
This marathon was my 85th in my 50th state. [more …]
2023 Minnehaha Marathon (aka Center of the Nation Series Day 5) 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Today was the start of my 2023 racing season. I wanted to see my response to my improved long runs and training. [more …]
2023 Dahlgren Trail half-marathon Read More »
I know that monitoring the weather is an essential factor in race preparation. For once, I had to monitor volcanos. This running stuff is good for your brain. [more …]
2022 Hawai’i Bird Conservation Marathon Read More »
