Category Archives: Running
The Weather Outside is… Sunny and 70?!?!?!
Got out for a solid 6 miles today… mid-December… sunny and 70’s! Yes, you read that right… unseasonably warm weather for the Northeast. I have a funny feeling temperatures will drop sharply after Christmas, but might as well enjoy the … Continue reading
The Marathon That Tried To Kill Me – TWICE
I went through the “I’m a marathoner” emotional roller-coaster back in January when I completed the WDW Marathon as part of the Goofy Challenge. Earlier today, I completed my 2nd Marathon (YES, reread that statement) when I crossed the finish … Continue reading
Back to the Future… of Shoes
Wife taking a trip to an outlet mall, which just so happens to have an Asics Store… hmmm, might be time for a new set of shoes. A few hours later, and I’ve gone from Asics Nimbus 17’s to Asics … Continue reading
D&L Half Marathon (#11) Complete
My first ever point-to-point race, an interesting half marathon starting at Northern Lehigh High School in Slatington, PA, and ending in Northampton at Canal Street. Aside from a monster hill right between mile 1 and 2, the rest of the … Continue reading
2015 Runner’s World Hat Trick Complete!
For the second year in a row, I conquered the Runner’s World Hat Trick… 5K and 10K on Saturday morning, and the Half Marathon today! I’m definitely feeling the results of all that running, and I have a feeling the … Continue reading
Runner’s World Five and Dime Complete!
Add the 5K and 10K from the 2015 Runner’s World weekend to my list of completed races! Temperatures started in the 40’s, but warmed up to around 50 by race end. Great weather, great course support, and got to see … Continue reading
Runner’s World Kickoff (Kid’s Races)
Tonight, we kicked off the Runner’s World Festival weekend family style – both my kids rant he kids’ races. My son Alex took the 1/4 mile loop by himself (I started out with him, but he wanted to run alone), … Continue reading
Last Long Run
Knocked out a solid 10 miler today… my last distance run before the Runner’s World Festival next week where I am attempting to complete Hat Trick (5K, 10K, Half) #2. As usual, training has been all over the map due … Continue reading
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like… Fall
Went out for a 10K run this morning… weather was in the 50’s and breezy. This after a week of pretty much continual rain, which resulted in no outdoor running. I used the excuse of no outdoor running to just … Continue reading
Overdoing It…
On my way to the Richmond Marathon in November, I need to seriously get my training in gear. I’m finally onto a 3x week running schedule, with the occasional 4th run in there for fun. Today, I think I overdid … Continue reading