On New Year’s Eve, I ran my last race in 2015. What better way to ring out a year of running than toeing the start line one last time? I opted for the 10K distance instead of the 5K because I am back in training for a marathon. The 10K race started about 10 minutes … Continue reading Last Isn’t Losing
Running for fun
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
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
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
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
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 