Becoming a Runner The 2003 Boston Marathon was an amazing experience. It was my first marathon AND it was Boston, the grand-daddy of them all. Well, except for that one in Greece. I was never an athlete growing up, and … Continue reading →
I’ve mentioned a few times that my old training logs are lost to time. Between job changes, computer issues and carelessness I’ve lost files or access to web sites. Well, last night I happened to stumble upon an old email … Continue reading →
My running shoe dilemma A few months before the 2012 Boston Marathon I decided that my running shoes needed to be replaced. They were about six months old and based on the amount of training I do they would be due … Continue reading →
Training for my First Marathon When I started training for my first marathon in January of 2003, I had no clue what I was doing. I had never been athletic and had no idea what running a marathon was all … Continue reading →
My 2012 Boston Marathon Experience This was definitely a marathon to remember. Ten days out, various sources said race day would be in the mid to high 80’s. But why believe a forecast that far out? These guys and gals … Continue reading →
Ok. It’s still a little early the day after the Boston Marathon. That’s the best headline I could come up with. It was hot and grueling, but I made it. This was the most challenging marathon I have ever run … Continue reading →