I decided to run this nice February race for the second time. Last year they changed away from the unique surfboard medal and got many complaints so this year they went back to what works. I wanted one! The starting line was its usual energetic self. I took a few moments to absorb the positive energy. The race started and I was well on my way. I’d been...
For a few years, as I have discovered new race destinations, I have had a growing list of places I want to run. One of these goals was to run across the historic Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. Last June, thanks to another race, I was made aware of one occurring this month. While this is not the official SF Marathon, this smaller event was perfect for my needs...
“Why do I keep signing up for these?” was the question going through my head over and over. I certainly don’t need any more medals or running shirts. It must be for my health, however everyone keeps saying I am ruining my knees. Thanks to Jet Lag I was already awake at 3am so a 30 minute drive to Long Beach would prove easy. I loitered around the...
This year I am working on the Beach City’s running challenge. Basically, if you run the Huntington Beach, Orange County, and Long Beach Half or Full marathons you earn a special medal. It’s no Dopey Challenge, but it does force me into staying in “running” shape for the whole year. This race is one of my favorites because the course covers a...
Perfect day for a run – perfect weather Last year it started a hour earlier and rained a whole bunch. I also learned that Medallia Light is not the best Pre-race food. This was one of the hottest/most humid runs I have completed in the last few years. The race starts with a run through Old San Juan. Then, it wraps around the convention center. After that, the...
I spent a long weekend in Edinburgh (pronounced Ed – In – Burr – AH) because about 6 months previously I had signed up for the Half Marathon. This is one of my destination/dream/bucketlist races because I love visiting this city. I had also invited my Uncle Mike McKay to make his first trip here, but sadly he was not able to travel. This is my 5th...
Here is another race report. I am really trying to keep my fitness levels at being able to complete a half marathon. After January’s epic Disney event, I have found my motivation to be slowly waning. This is a race I signed up for sometime last October as I knew that I would be needing some motivation to run around this time. I literally flew 12 hours from...
Here is a race I have wanted to participate in for a few years. It goes by the marketing phrase “run in paradise”. This year I finally got my opportunity. I arrived the day before and enjoyed the usual awesome weather…I thought to myself that the next day would be equally as nice. I stayed at a hotel about a mile away from the race start so at 4am I...
Saturday – Half Marathon Now the distance is starting to get serious! Yes, I know this statement is subjective to your training level and state of mind. I’ve completed about a dozen half marathons over the last few years. It is a distance that I really enjoy. This is probably the most popular race of the weekend with many making it their first half...