Reports from races I run or volunteer to help
One hundred thirty-two days ago was the first day of Eastern Standard Time and the last day I ran a healthy race. Six days later, I tested positive for COVID, and 44 days later, my heart went into persistent atrial fibrillation. Today, I finished a race on the same course much slower. [more …]
2024 Grand Slamrock 5km Read More »
Today was the start of my 2024 racing season. Until I resolve my current persistent AFIB, today was the start of my 2024 finishing season. [more …]
2024 Dahlgren Trail half-marathon Read More »
In 30 years, I’ve run over 200 races in our Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix. Since the series has common races each year, I decided to look at my results for aging analysis. [more …]
30 Year Performance Review Read More »
Is it doughnut or donut? Krispy Kreme spells it doughnut. [more …]
Lucky Road Doughnut Run – Feb 2024 Read More »
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 »
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 …]
Blue & Gray Half-Marathon Read More »
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 …]
On December 3, 2023, I finished my ninth Blue Gray Half-Marathon. This year was an adventure. [more …]
2023 Fredericksburg Blue & Gray Half-Marathon Read More »
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 …]
2023 Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 5km Read More »
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 …]
31st Turkey Trot Coming Soon Read More »
