The watch that recorded the first sub four minute mile sold for 20,000 pounds, approximately $30,000, a few months ago. In 2011, the same watch fetched more than 97,000 pounds, approximately $150,000, at a charity auction. I would say it qualifies as…
Here’s a quick preview of some cool races coming up in October 2015. You still have a month to book travel and tweak your training plans to get into these races. Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Date: October 4, 2015 Marketed as “the most…
Finding a new a new person to run with can be intimidating if you are new to running or find yourself in a new city. It’s important though! Good running partners make running safer and more enjoyable. Here are some ways to…
Here is a quick recap of a story I wrote for RunHaven going over some some simple tips to consider before leaving for your next vacation or destination race. Contact local running groups before your trip and arrange to meet up with runners for a…
Running is a release and racing is a reward. It’s a great feeling when a race for a great cause fits perfectly into your training schedule. I’m running my next marathon in Bangkok on November 15th and I have been looking…
I just finished the registration process for the Standard Chartered Bangkok and the Mt Fuji marathons! These will be marathons (and countries) #4 and #5 for me. I plan on spending four days in Bangkok before moving onto Japan. This will be…
Overview Race Name: Midnight Sun Marathon Date: June 20, 2015 Country: Norway (2nd country) Start Time: 8:30pm Cutoff Time: 5.5 hours Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø (4 star) Size: 866 in marathon Course: Two Out and Backs Scenery: Superb Hills: Hilly first…
Overview Race Name: Coastal Delaware Run Festival Marathon Date: May 3, 2015 Country: USA (1st country) Start Time: 7am Cutoff Time: 7 hours Hotel: Sea Esta III (2 star) Size: 317 in marathon Course: Big Loop Scenery: Beach, marsh, neighborhoods Hills: Mostly flat…
Grant Fisher had a good Thursday. He went out and ran a 3min 59.38 second mile. He is now tied for the third fastest High School mile time. He is one of seven High Schoolers to go sub 4 minutes.
It’s hard to wake up before 6am on a Saturday. It’s hot and you gotta beat the heat. Eighteen miles covers a lot of ground and you get a real feel for the city when you run through it while it sleeps.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon happens in Washington DC around the second weekend in March. The race is early in March and you can get some pretty rough weather. In 2015, temperatures were in the 50s and it rained.
A 25 year old guy from Washington DC had a heart attack around mile 26 of the Pittsburg Marathon on May 3, 2015. His heart stopped beating shortly after confirming he wanted to finish the race.