For years I have heard other runners talk about how wonderful the Flying Pig Marathon is. Runners get very nice gear with their entry and the race is considered to be one of the best in the country. I decided that it was time I ran this race and experienced it for myself so off … Continue reading When Pigs Fly!
50 States
And They’re Off!
Saturday was the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby. There were a few favorites in the race but it ended up being a race between 3 horses - two horses from the same trainer, American Pharaoh and Dortmund, and one with a seasoned jockey, Gary Stevens. I have admired Gary since his role in “Seabiscuit” … Continue reading And They’re Off!
Running in the Land of Oz
A week late but here is my post-race report from my trip to Olathe, Kansas for the Garmin Wickedly Fast Half Marathon. I had heard about the race from Team Wil-Sun. A race in Kansas called “Wickedly Fast” and with a Wizard of Oz theme just sounds like fun. I got to Olathe a couple … Continue reading Running in the Land of Oz
50 States or Bust
A couple years ago I decided to run a marathon or half marathon in every state. I was inspired by a couple I met on the Great Alaskan Running Cruise. They have a blog - Team Wil-Sun - about their running adventures. They ran 40 half marathons the year Will turned 40. This year their … Continue reading 50 States or Bust
Running into a New Year!
It is difficult for me to believe that the 2014 year-end has arrived. Looking back on everything that happened in this year, I should be happy to put it behind me and head into the uncharted territory of a new year. In February I was rear-ended and got a concussion that forced me to sit out … Continue reading Running into a New Year!
My Favorite Gifts
This time of year people are focused on finding just the right Christmas or Hanukah gift for the special people in their lives. They scout out the stores and surf the web for gifts that will be perfect for everyone on their list. But I don’t think that gifts are something that come on a … Continue reading My Favorite Gifts
Race Wish List
As we near the end of 2014, I am starting to plan out my race schedule for the upcoming year. I missed many racing opportunities because of my broken arm. I feel a need to make up for lost races. One of the biggest challenges is picking out the races that I want to enter. … Continue reading Race Wish List
Bubble Running
When you have a lot of time on your hands like I do right now as I recover from my broken arm, you end up reading all sorts of crazy things on the Internet. Last Wednesday I found an article about a man, Reza Baluchi, who was trying to “run” from Florida to Bermuda inside … Continue reading Bubble Running
Unsung Race Volunteers
It takes a lot of volunteers to put on a marathon. You need people that staff the bib pickup at the Expo and answer pre-race questions. On race day, you need people to direct runners to their corrals at the start, and hand out medals, water and food at the end of the race. Water … Continue reading Unsung Race Volunteers
Birth of a Funatical Runner, Part 3
In 2011 I was running towards my goal of 5 full marathons and 10 half marathons by the time I turned 55. I had already completed 3 full marathons and 2 half marathons including my first multi-race event - the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge, a half marathon on the first day followed by … Continue reading Birth of a Funatical Runner, Part 3
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 