Today is National Running Day and the anniversary of the debut of the Funatical Runner. It is hard to believe that a year has past since I started this blog. In my first blog post I wrote about Harriette Thompson who had just run the fastest marathon for women over the age 90 - … Continue reading Happy Anniversary, Funatical Runner!
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
Running In a Lemonade Stand
I have seen many costumed runners while running races. I am amazed at how creative some runners can be with their outfits. I plan to write about costumed runners in general some time but this post is about one very special runner, Bernadette Lack. Saturday’s Preakness race made me remember meeting Bernadette during the January … Continue reading Running In a Lemonade Stand
When Pigs Fly!
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!
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
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
To achieve your true potential you must first find your own limits then have the courage to go beyond them. #beyondlimitsknown BLK I originally planned to give you a post-race report from my trip to Olathe, Kansas for the Garmin Wickedly Fast Half Marathon. Monday was the Boston Marathon and as I watched the pre-race … Continue reading The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
Where Are They Now?
The other day I started wondering about some of the people I have written about in my blog posts. I decided to find out what they had done since I wrote about them. It was interesting to learn who was still swimming, running, cycling or whatever. I continue to find their stories interesting and inspiring. … Continue reading Where Are They Now?
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
Podium Finishes
Last week was not the best one for me. One of our dogs got ill and a visit to the vet revealed he had a very nasty form of cancer, hemangiosarcoma. I spent the week taking him to vet appointments and keeping a close eye on him at home, never leaving him alone. I didn’t … Continue reading Podium Finishes
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 