Update March 2015: No yoga. Not going to be any yoga. Update January 2015: Microdiscectomy on L4 Update December 2014: Herniated disc in back. One of the key benefits of getting older is that your body gets smarter. The more…
Ran the 2014 Back the Track 5K to help raise funds to build a new running track in Marblehead. Was trying to break 19 mins, but the start of the race was a bit of a crowded scene and someone…
The Good: Personal Record of 3:21:41! (Better is better.) Finished the race feeling a little less bad than last year! Was on pace for BQ until leg cramps and old age combined in a spectacular pincer movement to restore me…
Sunday, June 22nd was the first New England Running Company 10 Mile Road Race which is not only a very long race title but also the third race in the New England Running Company Road Race Series. This is another…
The Chelsea Chase (results) is a value race. 30 bucks or so scores you a technical running shirt, the usual bag swag, two adult beverage tickets, a buffet lunch, and the unique privilege of taking part in a running route…
A few Striders ran the Ring Around the Neck in Marblehead on April 27. This race is a home game for me, so I refused to let any of the Kays beat me. Actually… Sean was ahead of me for…
So I went a full year with no significant injuries from running, but after running the Maine Marathon in October 2013, I came down with an IT Band issue. If you’re a runner, you probably already know about Iliotibial band syndrome,…
Completed first marathon (Maine Marathon) on October 6 in 3 hours 22 minutes. Beat realistic goal of 3:30, but fell short of reach goal of 3:15 needed to minimally qualify for Boston Marathon in my age group. Marathon Notes: Support…