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Nov 223 min read

Why I Hate & Love 5K's

"I truly hate racing in 5k’s." That's exactly what I would have said prior to July 13 of this year. Of course, hate is probably too...

Sep 274 min read

The Capital Pursuit Curse (& Other Totally Valid Jinxes and Assorted Maledictions)

It's happened again! The insidious Capital Pursuit Curse caused me to miss one of my favorite races! For the fourth straight time, I...

Jul 53 min read

Are You A Runner?

We interrupt this blog for a Pop Quiz. It consists of 15 questions carefully developed during my recent Boston vacation (while savoring...

Mar 14 min read

Seven Seasons of the Red Flannel

Something's wrong with me. Seriously wrong. What other reason do I have that the race I've participated in most takes place in the...

Feb 165 min read

Top 5 Worst Weather Races

Stunning blue skies greeted me the morning of October 8, 2017 when I returned to competitive racing. Indeed, the weather could not have...

Dec 8, 20234 min read

Surviving Sycamore (And Trail Runs!)

I don’t like trail runs and they don't like me. Reason I say that is because they tend to favor runners with more nimble strides who can...

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Keeping the Faith! A Summary of the St. Paddy's Half Marathon

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! The award for "Most Miserable Race Ever" goes to the 2023 St. Paddy’s Half Marathon! Not quite the...