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  • 2013 Hurricane Half-Marathon Recap

    Two years ago, I ran the Hurricane Half Marathon as my first half-marathon and longest race ever. It was truly the hardest thing I’d ever done, including my first, second, third, and fourth marathons.  Why? There is literally a mountain smack dab in the middle of the race. Don’t believe me?  View the coursemap.  Still Read more

  • Running for Boston: A Salt Lake Marathon Race Recap

    In preparation for my goal marathon, the Windermere Marathon in May, I had a 24 miler on tap for last weekend. Coincidentally, the Salt Lake Marathon was also happening last weekend. So, instead of watching tons of TV on my treadmill for four and a half hours or so,  I donned my yellow and blue Read more

  • 2012 Seattle Marathon Race Recap

    Originally published on Salty Running. When I woke up Sunday morning, normally rainy Seattle was clear.  Foggy, but clear. The race began at 8:15 which was really late for me – I normally run at 5 a.m. – but I was still feeling pretty good Sunday morning – albeit a little tired from the walking I Read more

  • 2012 Salt Lake City Marathon Recap

    The year was 2012. The month, April. And I was finally ready for my first marathon. This was a huge event in my life. Even though I lived close to where the Salt Lake City Marathon was held, I got a hotel room close to the finish, so I could easily walk to and from Read more