This year has been one with more adventure than I ever could have imagined. I have been walking around thinking about 2017 and everything that happened. Even though it was not all smooth sailing, overall 2017 was a very good year for me, one I will never forget. I may be the Funatical Runner but … Continue reading 2017 – What a Year It Was
7 Continents
The New York City Marathon Will Move You
Earlier this month I ran the 2017 New York City Marathon and I have been struggling to write about it. It has been difficult because so many different emotions are swirling around inside me. I started out wanting to write about what a world-class event it was. I have never heard people refer to … Continue reading The New York City Marathon Will Move You
Setting Records in January
Winter is not the time of year I expect to hear about new running records. But that is exactly what happened in late January. First there is Ron Hill, a 78-year old former Olympian who lives in England. Ron was a running streaker who had run at least one mile every day. During a run … Continue reading Setting Records in January
One in A Million
You might think that every marathon is the same. Same race, just different place. I can tell you from my experience that they are not. This past weekend I ran my twelfth marathon, the Virgin Money London Marathon. It was very different than any other I have run. Someone said the London Marathon is … Continue reading One in A Million
How Do You Define Adventure?
A couple weeks ago I was looking for an interesting film to watch on the long flight to Utah for the Zion Half Marathon. I found a documentary called “The Five Elements of Adventure.” Given that my goal is to have more adventure in my life, I was curious to learn what Matt Walker, a mountaineer … Continue reading How Do You Define Adventure?
7x7x7
When I was a child, my mother read poems to me before I went to bed. One of my favorites was a poem called “The Animal Store” by Rachel Field. It was one that was easy for me to memorize. When I got older (and the cost of animals increased with inflation), I changed the … Continue reading 7x7x7
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
PowerFrau
When I was little, my mother use to tell me “the best things in life are worth waiting for.” I think it was her way of helping me deal with disappointments in life. Those words came back to me last Sunday when I finished the Berlin Marathon. It was delayed a year but my trip, … Continue reading PowerFrau
Berlin Marathon – Take Two
Last year I was planning to run the Berlin Marathon. My goal was to get a PR (personal record). I worked for months with a personal coach with that goal driving me. Then three weeks before the race I fell during a 20-mile training run, breaking my arm in four places. I also broke … Continue reading Berlin Marathon – Take Two
Best Post-Race Party Ever
Running a race is fun but the post-race party is a big part of the race experience too. Many races I have done have post-race parties with music and lots of beer. The Rock ’n' Roll Marathon series is well known for having a concert after their races. It was a real treat to see … Continue reading Best Post-Race Party Ever
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 