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Tag: marathon running
New England Challenge
The New England Challenge 5 Marathons, 5 States, 5 Days or 5 Half Marathons, 5 States, 5 Days Monday, May 12, 2014 – Friday, May 16, 2014 I don’t think that I’m up for this challenge. Each Marathon is limited to 100 runners and each Half is limited to 25 runners. Each marathon is $120 or $550…
40 Days to Boston
We are getting to the home stretch for the 2014 Boston Marathon. 40 days to Boston! If you are running I hope your training is going well and that you have avoided illness and injury. So many runners get sick or injured while training for a marathon. In the Northeast, I think this is caused…
Marathon Fever Strikes Greater Boston Area!
With just days to go until the 117th running of the Boston Marathon there is a certain excitement in the air around Boston. Every runner I know is talking about the race, their past experiences with it or their anticipation of this year’s run. Marathon Fever is here! At this time last year we were…
Pre Race Checklist
Pre Race Checklist In the 24-hour period before a race I have a fairly consistent routine. Over the years I’ve figured out what works for me. I have a check list of items to get ready, a diet I follow and am careful with my physical activity. I avoid the gym and running in the…
Boston Baked my Beans
Originally posted April 17, 2012 Ok. It’s still a little early the day after the 2012 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 since my first marathon. I was completely spent at…