When I was in college (late 80s/early 90s) and began using computers on a daily basis, I used the same password1 for everything: SanFrancisco. I had visited many times and had always loved that city. Fast forward a few years to the late 90s, and after starting a digital agency named …
Long overdue update
So, it’s been a while since I’ve written about my running. Let’s get started with a long overdue post. About 10 days after running the Columbus Marathon last fall, I had to get the hernia repair surgery that I had put off in order to run the marathon. That surgery went well, …
Columbus Marathon race report
Before I talk about my race, let me just say that the Columbus Marathon does an amazing job with this race. I’ve run bigger marathons, smaller marathons, destination marathons and even a Canadian marathon, but I’ve never run a better marathon than Columbus. Excellent pre-race communications, a nice expo, well organized corrals, fast, fun, interesting …
A tuneup race
Tomorrow morning, I’ll toe the line for the Air Force Half Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As has been my habit over the past couple of years, I am running a half marathon just about a month before the full marathon A-race for the year. While I certainly enjoy training, it’s …
White socks, white shoes and the early bird special
Clearly, it’s been a while since I’ve written. I have to admit, though, that I’m a bit shocked to see that it’s been since the beginning of May, and here it is midway through August. In that last post, I excitedly reported that I was cleared to get back to running, …
Houston Marathon 2013 race report
After a very up and down training cycle, I ran a 3:32:46 in Houston on Sunday, and I’m pretty happy about it. It was not the time I was hoping for (a 3:25:00 in order to qualify for the Boston Marathon), but it felt like everything I could give on …
The Pictures in My Head: A Marathon Report
So last week did not go as planned. Nope. There isn’t a single bit that matched the pictures in my head about how it would go. Let’s review what script said: Head to Sacramento, get CIM bib. Lineup Sunday morning ready to run the best race of my life. Cross the …
Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon race report
As I had written previously, this race was not one I planned to “race” all out, but to use as a dress rehearsal for CIM in December. Having said that, I did want to make this an honest effort and do my best. Since Indianapolis is only a two hour …
Glass City Marathon race report: a new PR
Yesterday I ran the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, OH and had the best race of my short running career. I knew I was ready, but, honestly, I didn’t know if I could do it. While I knew I had put together a great training cycle, I was still pretty nervous. That …
Marine Corps Marathon 2011 Race Report
Mission Accomplished. “Remember that today, it doesn’t matter who is the fastest, or who is the strongest. It only matters who’s willing to endure. You’ve trained and trained and now it’s time to go out and complete this mission.” At every marathon you go to, it’s someone’s job to rile …