My latest half marathon was the Zion Half Marathon outside Zion National Park in Utah. The race was put on by Vacation Races, the same folks who organized the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon that I ran last year in Estes Park, Colorado. Of all the races I have run, the Zion Half was in the prettiest … Continue reading Miracle at Mile 4
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The Most Feared Person in a Marathon
In general, the atmosphere at a marathon or half marathon is lively and full of fun. At the start, there is music playing and runners giddy with excitement and anticipation. I remember crossing the start line in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago, dancing and running to “Uptown Funk”. It isn’t easy to dance and … Continue reading The Most Feared Person in a Marathon
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
Not Just Running, Racing
I run a lot of half marathons and marathons but in reality, for me they aren’t races. As the funatical runner, I am drawn to races with themes such as the Flying Pig or the MO’ Cowbell, or races that allow me to run some place interesting, like down the Las Vegas Strip at night. It … Continue reading Not Just Running, Racing
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
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!
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
Age is a State of Mind
I just finished my March running “hat trick” - three half marathons in three weeks. I probably should still be recovering from February’s marathon but I could not pass up these races. I have another “hat trick” in April/May. After that, I will be back to training for the Berlin Marathon, again. Hopefully, this time … Continue reading Age is a State of Mind
Pain and Inspiration
“One thing about racing is that it hurts. You better accept that from the beginning or you’re not going anywhere.” – Robert ("Blazin' Bob") Owen Kennedy Jr, American distance runner On Saturday I ran a half marathon at the Summit Point Motor Sports Park in West Virginia. I expected a flat course; all the race … Continue reading Pain and Inspiration
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 