Posts about running, including a few of the races I have been in.
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The Seattle Rock & Roll Half Marathon – 2013 June 22, 2013
Back in early April my cardiologist gave me the OK to start running again, so long as I took his little magic pills to keep…Continue reading »
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Seattle Marathon 2012 November 26, 2012
Yesterday was my 5th running of the Seattle Half-Marathon, along with a single full marathon. I had originally planned to run this as a full…Continue reading »
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2012 Seattle Rock & Roll Half Marathon June 24, 2012
The sun rose this morning over drippy skies and low 50's; but by race time the rain had quit, although still overcast. It was really…Continue reading »
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2012 Portland Rock & Roll Half Marathon May 21, 2012
Today was the inaugural running of the Portland Rock & Roll Half Marathon. It seemed like a good event to start off the 2012 season so I…Continue reading »
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The Cure for Cramps April 19, 2012
I started having cramps in my calves when running a few months ago. Initially they would be more common when I was running hard, but…Continue reading »
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Five Finger Running March 28, 2012
I have been running for about 5 years now, going through a couple pair of shoes a year. But a little over a year ago…Continue reading »
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Seattle Half Marathon 2011 November 28, 2011
But finally the final stretch came into sight followed soon by the finish line. I managed to cross in 1 hour 59 minutes and 35…Continue reading »
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How to Train for a Marathon November 19, 2011
I am preparing to run a half marathon next weekend, my ninth in the past 4 years along with 2 full marathons. I guess that…Continue reading »
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Profound Thoughts of a Long Distance Runner October 9, 2011
Running gives a person lots of time to think since it is pretty challenging to watch TV or read a book while dodging cars in…Continue reading »
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Rock & Roll Seattle June 27, 2011
Yesterday was the 2011 version of the Seattle Rock & Roll Marathon / Half-Marathon. This was my third running of this event and Sue's first…Continue reading »
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On Cars and Runners January 9, 2011
I am a runner, and am soft and squishy. And I share the road with cars and trucks, and they are hard, fast and scary.…Continue reading »
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Seattle Marathon 2010 December 6, 2010
A week ago I ran in the 2010 edition of the Seattle Marathon, after running the half marathon the previous 3 years. I had tried…Continue reading »