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Marathon Training Begins
Probably the worse run of my life was the 2003 Boston Marathon. I had never run a marathon and was woefully under trained. I had jumped at an opportunity without much thought and had no concept of what I was about to do. The two things I had going for me were youth (38 years-old)…
Boston Marathon Training
It’s official, I’m running in the 2016 Boston Marathon! I will be running for Family Aid Boston. February 17th is a little late to start training for Boston, but I’m excited to be able to run this year. Boston Marathon Training When I ran my first Boston Marathon back in 2003, I started training late…
Super Sunday 5 Miler
Super Sunday isn’t just for football. Here in the GBA we have the Super Sunday 5 Miler and 5K races. Super Sunday 2015 Last year the air temperature was in the 20’s and the wind was gusting. Athenaeum Street where the race started was a wind tunnel. I ran the 5K which started 12 minutes…
February Running 2016
February Running in Boston I ran 14.6 miles on my Sunday Long Run. We had a great day and the run went well. Normally the day after a long run I lift or take the day off. Not this sunny February 1st day! I knew it would be nice, but when I saw that it…
9 Tips for Running Safely in the Dark
Running safely in the dark can be a challenge. For many of us it is the only way to get in our miles. With the sun setting early this time of year, after work or after supper runs will be in the dark for some time now. Running Safely in the Dark are 9 safety…
Runners High
This weekend I ran on both Saturday and Sunday. I did the Marathon Sports Saturday group run and the MRC Sunday Long Run. Runners High Saturday we ran 5.6 miles with a group of 10 runners, including Jon Barachowitz of Marathon Sports in Melrose. We ran up hill to the Mt. Hood Golf Course and…