Recently while flying to a race, I thought about how silly this all seems - traveling to 50 states to run endurance events. Aren’t they all the same? How can any race be different? 26.2 or 13.1 miles is the same not matter where you run it, right? My most recent race in Fargo, North … Continue reading I Ran Far in Fargo
50 States
Running in The Land of Pre
When I picked out a race to run in Oregon, the choice for me was simple. I had to go to Tracktown, USA to run the Eugene Half Marathon, a race that ends on the iconic Hayward Field. This race was definitely one of the most enjoyable races I have run. Whether you come … Continue reading Running in The Land of Pre
A Truly Memorable Race
Recently someone asked me, of all the places that I have been on my running adventures, which was the best place I have visited. I thought about it for a moment. I have run in so many memorable places that it is difficult to pick just one. Every place I have traveled to has had something … Continue reading A Truly Memorable Race
Mississippi or Arkansas?
My latest running adventure took me to Greenville, Mississippi for the Mississippi River Half Marathon. (There was also a full marathon.) This was the first time I ran a point-to-point race that started in one state and finished in another. The Mississippi River race started in Arkansas and finished in Mississippi. You might be thinking I … Continue reading Mississippi or Arkansas?
Running a Race Indoors
At the start of 2017 my objective was to finish the remaining 13 states in my 50 States Endurance Challenge. I had most of my races picked out but I was having trouble finding a half marathon in Connecticut that fit into my jam-packed schedule. Looking at the race calendar on the 50 States Half … Continue reading Running a Race Indoors
Running Blues
It is hard to believe but my most fun race adventure didn’t even include a race. This past weekend I was registered to run the Mississippi Blues Half Marathon. At the end of the weekend, I had traveled by plane, train, and automobile (no boat!) through 5 states yet I never put a foot into … Continue reading Running Blues
Enjoy Yourself!
It’s the end of the year - a time when people reflect on what they did in the last 12 months and look ahead to what they have planned for the new year. Many of us have a “bucket list”, a list of things we dream of doing someday. Someday is that magical time … Continue reading Enjoy Yourself!
A Year of Running Adventures
When I am out on a training run, I have time to let my mind wander. This week I found myself thinking about this year and all the adventures I had. Looking back on 2016, I can say I had some very memorable running experiences and plenty of adventures. All in all, it was a … Continue reading A Year of Running Adventures
Getting My Kicks on Route 66
In my quest to run an endurance race in all 50 States, I often ask other runners for race recommendations. When it came to Oklahoma, the universal opinion was that the Route 66 Marathon/Half Marathon in Tulsa was THE race to run. Two weeks ago I ran the Route 66 Half Marathon. I have to … Continue reading Getting My Kicks on Route 66
Running in the Rhode Island Rain
I am not a big fan of running in the rain. I know many runners who think running in the rain is wonderful. Not me. After running in the cold rain along the coast of New Hampshire in the Smuttynose Half, I had my fill of wet races. But fate had other plans for me … Continue reading Running in the Rhode Island Rain
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 