It’s that magical third Monday in April. The time of year when spring has sprung, even if it doesn’t show up on race day. The time of year when everybody is #BostonStrong. Monday was the 2016 Boston Marathon Monday! This year’s edition featured a good wind and temperatures in the low 70s. The weather was perfect for spectating. […]
In what was part of my comeback trail, the return to Boston was an event I’ve been looking forward to all year. I got it done, but it wasn’t pretty. Note to self — I definitely need to do a better job of learning to respect the marathon distance. Includes splits are more…
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and have participated in the marathon weekend for a number of years. In fact, my first marathon was done on home turf, so I know how beautiful the route is and how well run the race is, but I wanted to share this experience with others, so I started […]
The Inaugural Singer Island Half Marathon April 27th, 2013 – Riviera Beach, FL Forward: “Too Often Does Not… BUT this time DID!” After a dismal half marathon in St. Pete in February where I suffered a debilitating and show-stopping side stitch in the last 5k, I was excited at the thought of yet […]
Course du Duc – Nov. 30, 2012 17.5 km 9:16 pm start The night was cold, about 30F at the start, 10 mph wind gusting to about 20 mph throughout the course. Very crowded start and generally through the first few miles. Start was extremely slow, 8:35 min/mile pace. From there lots of fun – […]
New York City Marathon 2012 Race Report Cancelled L Oh wait! Now what? What do I do with all that fitness?? Space Coast Marathon 2012 Race Report Way back in the summer I filled out an application to be a race reporter for Marathon Nation. I was registered for NY Marathon […]
Results from the Marathon Nation Community Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome! You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial Membership. […]
Weekly Results from the Marathon Nation Community Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome! You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial […]
Weekly Results from the Marathon Nation Community Marathon Nation is a community of runners targeting the marathon distance. From total beginners just getting off the couch to bucket-listers checking off a huge “to-do” item all the way up to Boston Qualifiers…all are welcome! You can explore the community and create a FREE 7-Day Trial […]
Race: Yuengling Shamrock Marathon (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Date: March 18, 2012 Goal Time: 3:05 (trying for Boston 2013) Actual Time: 3:00:31, (personal best by 8 minutes) Pre-Race: I initially signed up for this race after trying to qualify at the Marine Corps Marathon and the Richmond Marathon back in the fall. After 2 failed attempts, […]
It’s one thing to look at the numbers, another thing to look at some results. This result confirms that I am indeed significantly thinner and lighter than in previous years. The impact of improved body composition on my overall time is evident in how I felt in my race yesterday. Climbing hills–even the small ones–was […]
Race: Operation Jack Marathon (www.ojmarathon.com). Shadow Race in Kabul, Afghanistan, December 26th, 2011, 1200 noon. Weather: 48 degrees, calm winds (less than 5 MPH) Altitude: 5,800 (first marathon at altitude) Finish time: 3:46:30; goal time was 3:35-3:45 This was my 8th marathon and my second fastest. Marathon #7 was my PR at 3:28. Therefore, I’m […]
I was fortunate enough to interview two of our members after they completed the Marine Corps Marathon.
Race report for Top of Utah Marathon. Last night I listened to the wind and rain as I tried to tame my nerves and get some sleep. I wondered what the course would be like…how wet it would be. The early morning started with a bus ride up to Blacksmith Fork canyon. I hadn’t been […]
This was to be my first “real” race back post the bike crash of May 2011, when I broke my hip. I had qualified in 2009 with a 2:59:42, so my dream goal here this weekend was to go sub-3. At the end of the day, I fell short by about a minute but I […]
A well-executed marathon is the intersection of three key variables: fitness, strategy, and race execution. You could also argue that a solid dose of good fortune can also help, but experience has shown that even perfect temps and a slight tailwind can’t compensate for not being in shape, having no plan, and making poor in-race […]
