Earlier this afternoon Mike Mc Bride and I crossed the finish line at the
Full Story »Pre-Boston swag
Most of the marathon attire that Ive accumulated over the last 3 years usually ends up in a duffel bag crammed in the corner of my closet , never to be seen again. This jacket is gonna get worn a few days before I retire it. Now if only I can get the post-race bling [...]
Full Story »Getting jazzed about Boston
With less than 2 weeks to go before the big day, the reality that I’m actually going to be doing the Boston marathon is finally starting to sink in and I’m starting to get jazzed about it. I know this has always been a very popular and respected race among serious runners, but I had [...]
Full Story »The Make or Break walk happens today.
I’m referring of course to the most dreaded of all training walks( or runs)…The dreaded 20 Miler! Basically the marathon before the marathon. You marathon walkers and runners know what Im talking about. It’s all about conditioning yourself for the long haul. A one last practice run before the big event if you will. This [...]
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Two great races, one tough decision
Now that the pipe dream of becoming one of the first lung challenged athletes ever granted a mobility impaired slot in the Boston marathon has become reality, I have to make some tough decisions about the other marathon that I love so much. I’m referring of course, to the
Full Story »I wonder ?
I wonder what it would be like, for someone like me, to walk the mother of all races? To be allowed to participate in the most prestigious marathon in the world? I’m referring of course, to the
Full Story »Ready or not, Boston here I come !
here) and from what people have told me, it should be a pretty exciting 4 days. I’m looking forward to meeting up with a few of my friends who are also doing the race. I’d also like to get out and tour some the famous Boston area sights. Ive never been to any of the [...]
Full Story »Hansi Rigney of Carmel Finishes the Boston Marathon –First Place in her Division!!
I had the privilege of meeting Hansi at Dave Mc Govern’s racewalking class last month in Carmel. A wonderful person and a truly amazing athlete ! Hansi——–You are Awesome!! Way to go!! Related Posts:Boston to Big SurBoston 2011 Race ReportDisappointed, but still finished faster than last year:-)Training Complete!Third time’s a charm
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