OK - 2008 is off and I am Running! So here is the list of some of the marathons I am already scheduled to run:
April 26, 2008 - Nashville, TN - Country Music Marathon
June 14, 2008 - Marathon, IA - Marathon to Marathon
August/September - TBA
November 2, 2008 - NYC - ING New York City Marathon (Hopefully)
December 2008 - TBA
So, if anyone wants to tag along and join in all the fun...LET's GO!!!
The Sterner the Discipline - The Greater the Devotion!!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
32% of the U.S.A. Completed to Date
Ok, my Journey to complete a marathon in all 50 States began in April 2004 when I ran my first marathon! Gawd, I remeber that day as if it was yesterday! The pain and anguish I put myself through was unimaginable...but once I finished I had an realization that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to! So I decided to set my mind to running 1 marathon in all 50 states! I have been hooked ever since! Here is what I looked like as I finished my first marathon (It was not pretty)! LOL
So, to date I have run 16 marathons and on the 4th year anniversary of my first marathon, I will be running #17 in Nashville, Tennessee (http://www.cmmarathon.com/home.html). This year is shapping up to be my biggest running year since I began running nearly 4 years ago. I am tentatively scheduling a total of 6-8 marathons this year. I am feeling great and I want to go for it! I have read many articles of people who have run 50 marathons in 50 days (Dean Karnazes) or I met a Phenomenal runner named Dane Rauschenberg (danerunsalot.blogspot.com http://www.fiddy2.org/) who ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise awareness and money for charity! These guys are amazing runners, athletes, and spokesmen for what they are doing! KUDOS GUYS! Now, what I am doing is nowhere near that caliber but as I see it, it is an accomplishment no matter what!
Running for the most part is a solitaire sport. It can take you many places, see many things, encounter many obstacles, but it can also introduce you to a world unknown to many! A world of sights, adventures, and some really interesting people you may end up running with to help you achieve a goal you set for yourself!
If you decide to go for the goal...you need to be disciplined and structured! Do not fear what lies ahead becuase if you train properly you will attain the goal!!!
So, to date I have run 16 marathons and on the 4th year anniversary of my first marathon, I will be running #17 in Nashville, Tennessee (http://www.cmmarathon.com/home.html). This year is shapping up to be my biggest running year since I began running nearly 4 years ago. I am tentatively scheduling a total of 6-8 marathons this year. I am feeling great and I want to go for it! I have read many articles of people who have run 50 marathons in 50 days (Dean Karnazes) or I met a Phenomenal runner named Dane Rauschenberg (danerunsalot.blogspot.com http://www.fiddy2.org/) who ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise awareness and money for charity! These guys are amazing runners, athletes, and spokesmen for what they are doing! KUDOS GUYS! Now, what I am doing is nowhere near that caliber but as I see it, it is an accomplishment no matter what!Running for the most part is a solitaire sport. It can take you many places, see many things, encounter many obstacles, but it can also introduce you to a world unknown to many! A world of sights, adventures, and some really interesting people you may end up running with to help you achieve a goal you set for yourself!
If you decide to go for the goal...you need to be disciplined and structured! Do not fear what lies ahead becuase if you train properly you will attain the goal!!!
DO or DO NOT...There is NO Try!!! (Yoda)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
A Runners Journey for 26.2 Across the U.S.A.
This is my first attempt at Blogging, so please bear with me as I go!
February 12, 2008
I just finished running the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday February 10, 2008 and here is my Race Report (http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/):
Course - Difficult but enjoyable! There are 2 major climbs in this race, the first is around mile 5 and the second is at mile 21 (through mile 23). The first climb was not bad I was able to keep close to my desired pace and my legs felt very fresh! The second climb...wow was that a DOOZIE! I slowed to a 10 minute pace towards the end of the climb and I thought that was going to be everything I had! Thank goodness there was a downhill (albeit STEEP downhill) for 1 mile then it was flat until the finish! Check out the Elevation Profile here: http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/course/profile.gif
I met some really nice folks out on the course and had some brief conversations and either I moved or they moved on! This was one of the first races wherin the last 3 miles no one passed me and I was able to make a move and pass a few people! WOW...was I amazed!
This had to be the best designed finish area I have ever seen! They actually had seperate running chutes for the 1/2 marathoners and full marathoners. So, you did not have to play Dodge a Halfer (who usualy is walking) when you are trying to finish! Race Directors TAKE NOTE!
Finish Time - 3 hours 38 minutes and 46 seconds. 132 place out of nearly 800 finishers. 17th in my age group. Not to shabby in my opinion! Check out the Results Page (http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/results/08/fullchip08.txt)
I have now completed 16 marathons in 16 different States in less than 4 years. Running has been a life changing experience for me! Plus, I like doing it! LOL
More to come in the future!
February 12, 2008
I just finished running the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday February 10, 2008 and here is my Race Report (http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/):
Course - Difficult but enjoyable! There are 2 major climbs in this race, the first is around mile 5 and the second is at mile 21 (through mile 23). The first climb was not bad I was able to keep close to my desired pace and my legs felt very fresh! The second climb...wow was that a DOOZIE! I slowed to a 10 minute pace towards the end of the climb and I thought that was going to be everything I had! Thank goodness there was a downhill (albeit STEEP downhill) for 1 mile then it was flat until the finish! Check out the Elevation Profile here: http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/course/profile.gif
I met some really nice folks out on the course and had some brief conversations and either I moved or they moved on! This was one of the first races wherin the last 3 miles no one passed me and I was able to make a move and pass a few people! WOW...was I amazed!
This had to be the best designed finish area I have ever seen! They actually had seperate running chutes for the 1/2 marathoners and full marathoners. So, you did not have to play Dodge a Halfer (who usualy is walking) when you are trying to finish! Race Directors TAKE NOTE!
Finish Time - 3 hours 38 minutes and 46 seconds. 132 place out of nearly 800 finishers. 17th in my age group. Not to shabby in my opinion! Check out the Results Page (http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/results/08/fullchip08.txt)
I have now completed 16 marathons in 16 different States in less than 4 years. Running has been a life changing experience for me! Plus, I like doing it! LOL
More to come in the future!
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