Runners pick races to enter based on a variety of criteria - location, course elevation, entertainment along the course to name a few. I don’t think too many runners would select a race because they hand out office supplies in the goodie bag. I needed to run a half marathon in Texas during winter because … Continue reading I Was Stranded
50 States
Running the USA 2015
I have spent the last year crisscrossing the United States in my pursuit of running an endurance race in each of the 50 states. I ran races in cold weather and warm weather, up mountains and along beaches, checking off 12 more states. My travels also gave me an opportunity to see the rich tapestry … Continue reading Running the USA 2015
Running in the Low Country
It is pleasant to finish the year with one of the nicest half marathons I have run. On Saturday I ran the Kiawah Island Half Marathon in South Carolina's Low Country. Anyone looking for a South Carolina race for their 50 State challenge should look at running this one. It is a good one! There … Continue reading Running in the Low Country
The Buddy System
When I was in grade school, the teacher would often pair students up with buddies. You held your buddy’s hand as you walked from the classroom to the library or gym. Your buddy was there to make sure you didn’t get lost. It was probably the easiest way for the teacher to control the children that … Continue reading The Buddy System
Goals: To Have or Not to Have
I use to tell people to be careful setting goals because they could kill you. Goals can become the monkey on your back that drives you to do things maybe you shouldn’t be doing. I would classify myself as being very goal oriented. Having a to-do list and checking things off gives me a sense … Continue reading Goals: To Have or Not to Have
The Marine Corps Marathon
I usually tell people that there are 3 kinds of marathons (perhaps a bit oversimplified). First, there are the runDisney races where you run through the various theme parks at Disneyland and DisneyWorld. Those races are extremely popular with runners who love anything Disney and will even run dressed up as Disney characters. When I … Continue reading The Marine Corps Marathon
Down on the Boardwalk
This past weekend I headed to Atlantic City, New Jersey to run the AmeriHealth NJ Atlantic City Half Marathon. When I left home, my only objective was finishing the half marathon and checking New Jersey off my list (State #23 for those of you playing along at home). But when I got there, I realized … Continue reading Down on the Boardwalk
MO’Cowbell Please
My goal is to run a half or full marathon in all 50 states. So far I’ve completed 30 half or full marathons in 22 different states. There have been races that are truly unique - like DisneyWorld races that run through the castle in the Magic Kingdom. At times, though, it feels like … Continue reading MO’Cowbell Please
My Rocky Mountain High
Last year was my “Year of Stupid Races". I ran several multi-race events including the Dopey Challenge, the Nut Job, the Heartbreak Hill Hat Trick, and the Dumbo Double Dare. I decided that I had to be stupid to run all those back-to-back races. It looks like I am setting a different trend this year. … Continue reading My Rocky Mountain High
Lessons Learned
My spring racing season has ended. That is probably a good thing. In a period of 58 days I ran seven half marathons. I almost want to say that I over did it but in actuality, I really enjoyed myself. I saw many new places, met interesting people, and had many new running experiences. I … Continue reading Lessons Learned
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 