Reports from races I run or volunteer to help
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 »
Four weeks before the Marine Corps Historic Half, a 15 km or 10-mile race fits into most training programs. With that in mind, Heppe Chiropractic resurrected this 15km race [more …]
2023 Heppe Chiropractic 15km Read More »
Overall, a productive weekend. I want to thank Jeff Peterson for pulling me and then pushing me through this race. [more …]
2023 Stafford Hospital 5km Read More »
Today was my first 5km race of the year. My training runs have improved over last year, so I was unsure how that would translate to race speed. [more …]
2023 Grand Slamrock 5km 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 finished the year with 1902 miles compared to 1900 for 2021. I took four road trips, driving about 20,000 miles to run eight marathons. .[more …]
2022 Running Recap Read More »
