When I picked out a race to run in Oregon, the choice for me was simple. I had to go to Tracktown, USA to run the Eugene Half Marathon, a race that ends on the iconic Hayward Field. This race was definitely one of the most enjoyable races I have run. Whether you come … Continue reading Running in The Land of Pre
Boston Strong
I have been struggling to write about my experience running the 2017 Boston Marathon. There are so many different emotions swirling around in my head that it has been difficult to distill it down into a post of under 1000 words. I could write a book about that race. Today I realized the theme that … Continue reading Boston Strong
Running Away From the Finish Line
Frequently people I meet will tell me about races they think I have never heard about, races they think I would want to run. Last fall someone told me about the Wings for Life World Run. When I heard how the race is organized, I knew immediately it is one I have to add to … Continue reading Running Away From the Finish Line
Our Sixth Sense
Recuperating from my broken toe has taught me a great deal about recuperating from an injury, the importance of rehabilitation, rest, and patience. (That last one is very difficult for me.) Two broken bones within two years will do that. From my experience I can tell you that your body gets a bit discombobulated when … Continue reading Our Sixth Sense
A Truly Memorable Race
Recently someone asked me, of all the places that I have been on my running adventures, which was the best place I have visited. I thought about it for a moment. I have run in so many memorable places that it is difficult to pick just one. Every place I have traveled to has had something … Continue reading A Truly Memorable Race
The Importance of Rehabilitation
For any athlete - professionals or just weekend warriors - it can be very difficult to come back from a major injury. I am learning this firsthand. While out on a training run back in July, I tripped and broke my left big toe. You might not think that breaking your big toe is any … Continue reading The Importance of Rehabilitation
Mississippi or Arkansas?
My latest running adventure took me to Greenville, Mississippi for the Mississippi River Half Marathon. (There was also a full marathon.) This was the first time I ran a point-to-point race that started in one state and finished in another. The Mississippi River race started in Arkansas and finished in Mississippi. You might be thinking I … Continue reading Mississippi or Arkansas?
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
Running a Race Indoors
At the start of 2017 my objective was to finish the remaining 13 states in my 50 States Endurance Challenge. I had most of my races picked out but I was having trouble finding a half marathon in Connecticut that fit into my jam-packed schedule. Looking at the race calendar on the 50 States Half … Continue reading Running a Race Indoors
0 to 26.2 – Tips for New Marathoners
When I participated on the running bloggers panel at the Route 66 Marathon Expo, one of the questions we were asked was what advice we had for first time marathoners and half marathoners. It is a good question, one that I would break into two parts - training tips and race day tips. It occurred … Continue reading 0 to 26.2 – Tips for New Marathoners
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 