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@BrianYowler
Raving since 2019 Boston Marathon finisher, 50 States hopeful/finisher active 3 days, 20 hours agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (1)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon | Marathon | Pocono Summit, PA | 2007 | 3:03:30 |
Future Races (17)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Paid |
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Pemberton Trail 50K & 25K | 50K | Fort McDowell, AZ | Feb 13, 2021 | ✓ |
Northeast Kingdom Marathon | Marathon | Island Pond, VT | May 1, 2021 | ✓ |
Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half | Marathon | Leadville, CO | Jun 19, 2021 | ✓ |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | Marathon | Pass Christian, MS | 2021 | ✓ |
Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Sugar Land, TX | 2022 | ✓ |
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Anchorage, AK | TBD | |
Avalon 50K & 50M Benefit Run | 50K | Avalon, CA | TBD | |
Big Beach Marathon | Marathon | Gulf Shores, AL | TBD | |
Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Gilsum, NH | TBD | |
Coeur d’Alene Marathon (CDA Marathon) | Marathon | Coeur d'Alene, ID | TBD | |
Little Apple Marathon | Marathon | Manhattan, KS | TBD | |
Sandhills Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Valentine, NE | TBD | |
St. George Marathon | Marathon | St. George, UT | TBD | |
Swan Lake Marathon | Marathon | Viborg, SD | TBD | |
Lost Dutchman Marathon | Marathon | Apache Junction, AZ | TBD | |
Vermont City Marathon & Relay | Marathon | Burlington, VT | TBD | |
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Tulsa, OK | TBD |
Past Races (40)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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Escape the Notch | Marathon | Columbia, CT | Nov 8, 2020 | 3:53:36 |
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Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlanta, GA | Mar 1, 2020 | 3:57:39 |
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Lake Mead Marathon | Marathon | Boulder City, NV | Jan 11, 2020 | 3:57:34 |
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Des Moines Marathon | Marathon | Des Moines, IA | Oct 20, 2019 | 3:58:13 |
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Kansas City Marathon | Marathon | Kansas City, MO | Oct 19, 2019 | 3:52:03 |
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Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Rhododendron, OR | Jun 15, 2019 | 4:06:49 |
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon | Marathon | Seattle, WA | Jun 9, 2019 | 3:52:31 |
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Milwaukee Marathon | Marathon | Milwaukee, WI | Apr 6, 2019 | 3:40:58 |
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Jacksonville Half Marathon & 5K | Marathon | Jacksonville, FL | Dec 15, 2018 | 3:46:49 |
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Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | Nov 3, 2018 | 3:37:47 |
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Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon | Marathon | Two Harbors, MN | Jun 16, 2018 | 3:31:10 |
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Myrtle Beach Marathon | Marathon | Myrtle Beach, SC | Mar 3, 2018 | 3:37:49 |
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New York City Marathon | Marathon | Staten Island, NY | Nov 5, 2017 | 3:44:17 |
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Newport Rhode Races | Marathon | Newport, RI | Apr 15, 2017 | 3:46:39 | ||
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle | Marathon | Erie, PA | Sep 11, 2016 | 3:25:23 |
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Black Bear Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Orono, ME | Jun 5, 2016 | 3:40:36 |
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NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Sparks Glencoe, MD | Nov 28, 2015 | 3:31:07 | ||
Loonies Midnight Marathon | Marathon | Livingston, TN | Jul 18, 2015 | 3:49:40 | ||
Traverse City Track Club Bayshore Marathon | Marathon | Traverse City, MI | May 23, 2015 | 3:22:49 | ||
Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | Oct 12, 2014 | 3:07:09 | ||
Boston Marathon | Marathon | Hopkinton, MA | Apr 21, 2014 | 3:27:45 | ||
Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon | Marathon | Kitty Hawk, NC | Nov 10, 2013 | 3:32:51 | ||
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle | Marathon | Erie, PA | Sep 15, 2013 | 3:08:22 |
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Boston Marathon | Marathon | Hopkinton, MA | Apr 15, 2013 | 3:16:32 | ||
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon and Half Marathon | Marathon | Ada, OH | 2012 | 3:25:10 | ||
Cleveland Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Cleveland, OH | 2011 | 3:18:29 | ||
Inland Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K | Marathon | Elyria, OH | 2011 | 3:09:34 | ||
Marshall University Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Huntington, WV | 2010 | 3:06:51 | ||
Philadelphia Marathon | Marathon | Philadelphia, PA | 2009 | 3:09:12 | ||
Pittsburgh Marathon | Marathon | Pittsburgh, PA | 2009 | 3:11:58 | ||
River Towns Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Danville, PA | 2008 | 3:38:57 | ||
Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon | Marathon | Pocono Summit, PA | 2007 | 3:03:30 | ||
Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon | Marathon | Pocono Summit, PA | 2006 | 3:07:10 | ||
Boston Marathon | Marathon | Hopkinton, MA | 2005 | 3:16:51 | ||
Harrisburg Marathon | Marathon | Harrisburg, PA | 2004 | 3:07:54 | ||
Buffalo Marathon | Marathon | Buffalo, NY | 2004 | 3:25:50 | ||
Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Oceanport, NJ | 2004 | 3:15:50 | ||
NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Sparks Glencoe, MD | 2003 | 3:26:40 | ||
Marine Corps Marathon | Marathon | Arlington, VA | 2002 | 3:48:45 | ||
Harrisburg Marathon | Marathon | Harrisburg, PA | 2001 | 3:54:06 |
Escape the Notch
Beautiful course through the leaves!
Escape the Notch
Super small, inaugural race with only 20 marathoners, but excellent organization! Race started on time, just after the RD gave a full description of the course. There were volunteers at … MORE
Super small, inaugural race with only 20 marathoners, but excellent organization! Race started on time, just after the RD gave a full description of the course. There were volunteers at all road crossings and turns, so it was easy to navigate the course. Runner tracking, wooden medals, and nice, soft tech shirts were all nice touches, especially for such a small race.
There are a few hills in the first 6 miles, but after that, it’s all on a rail trail. Therefore, there are slight inclines/declines, but overall, a very pleasant run through the woods of CT.
Due to CoVID, there was no transportation available from the finish back to the start, but Uber was readily available. I would highly recommend this race for anyone looking for a fall marathon in the Northeast.
Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon
Relentless, punishing hills. Boring.
Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon
This race was well-organized, but there's not much to be excited about here. Pre-race: The expo was small and disappointing with very few vendors. It seemed like only the major … MORE
This race was well-organized, but there’s not much to be excited about here. Pre-race: The expo was small and disappointing with very few vendors. It seemed like only the major race sponsors had a booth. The race shirts were soft, but sizing was small. When I asked about an exchange, I was given a firm “no”.
Race day: The number of porto-johns was embarrassingly few. If I actually waited in line, I would’ve missed the start of the race. So, I waited for a few miles and stopped mid-race. The course rolled the entire way. My garmin indicated over 1400 feet of elevation gain! There’s no avoiding this in Atlanta, so forget the PR or BQ. There were very, very few spectators and no on-course entertainment (if you are looking for that in a city race). The medals are fine, but nothing special. The post-race food selection was small and typical.
Overall: I was already in town for the Olympic Trials and I needed to check off Georgia for my 50 states goal, so this race worked out well. However, I certainly would NOT make a special trip for this race otherwise. With the huge number of marathon options out there, Atlanta doesn’t offer anything that makes it stand out from the rest. My advice…move on…there’s “nothing to see here”
Lake Mead Marathon
Amazing scenery, cool tunnels
Lake Mead Marathon
Very small race on a combination of paved and gravel paths. The half-marathon course consists of 2 out-and-backs. Full marathoners repeat that course twice. There is a very long 2-mile … MORE
Very small race on a combination of paved and gravel paths. The half-marathon course consists of 2 out-and-backs. Full marathoners repeat that course twice. There is a very long 2-mile hill on the course, so this isn’t a PR race. However, the views of Lake Mead are incredible, as well as the 4 tunnels that you run through. Furthermore, the small size of this race make logistics, parking, bathrooms, etc. super easy. I HIGHLY recommend this race, especially if you are looking for a Nevada marathon.
Des Moines Marathon
Relentless Hills, beautiful 2nd half
Des Moines Marathon
This is NOT the race for a BQ or a big PR, but it's worth doing. The first 8 miles are brutal, including several long uphills and downhills. However, the … MORE
This is NOT the race for a BQ or a big PR, but it’s worth doing. The first 8 miles are brutal, including several long uphills and downhills. However, the 2nd half is flat with a big downhill section before mile 18. So, if you are patient, you can run a big negative split (mine was 10 minutes). There was also really GREAT crowd support (for a mid-sized race) and on-course support from volunteers. As part of the I-35 challenge, this was overall a great experience!
Kansas City Marathon
Hills, Hills, Swag, BBQ, Hills
Kansas City Marathon
Did I mention the hills? Being from Pittsburgh, I'm no stranger to hills, but I didn't expect so many in the Midwest. This course is tough. My garmin said over … MORE
Did I mention the hills? Being from Pittsburgh, I’m no stranger to hills, but I didn’t expect so many in the Midwest. This course is tough. My garmin said over 1200 feet of elevation gain! You do get some nice downills coming back into the city, but then miles 22-25 are filled with uphills. The last mile is a relatively steep downhill, but at that point, you’ve given up lots of time climbing in the previous miles.
However, if you’re not looking to PR, it’s a nice race. The swag is great (soft cotton T, Goodr sunglasses, beer/BBQ at the finish, etc) and the race is well organized.
Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon
Beautiful trail race for newbies!
Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon
I've run over 30 marathons, but have never run one on a trail. This one was amazing! It's really small, but well organized. The course is mostly single-track trail, but … MORE
I’ve run over 30 marathons, but have never run one on a trail. This one was amazing! It’s really small, but well organized. The course is mostly single-track trail, but very “runnable”. The full marathon is 2 loops around Timothy Lake with very rewarding views of Mt. Hood! There are 2 significant hills on the course, but it’s mostly flat. If you want a great Oregon experience, I’d highly recommend this race!
Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Unforgiving hills, nice mountain views
Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
I've run over 30 marathons, and this was the hilliest (and 2nd slowest) race I've run. There are 3 hills that are almost a mile long and several steep ones … MORE
I’ve run over 30 marathons, and this was the hilliest (and 2nd slowest) race I’ve run. There are 3 hills that are almost a mile long and several steep ones in the last few miles that are clearly added intentionally. It’s a tough race. The reward is that there are amazing views of the city and the mountains in a few places.
Milwaukee Marathon
Well organized, nice swag
Milwaukee Marathon
Packet pick-up was among the quickest I've experienced. The swag was awesome...short-sleeved tech-shirt PLUS a nice fleece quarter-zip! Overall, the marathon was well-organized and very easy to navigate. I stayed … MORE
Packet pick-up was among the quickest I’ve experienced. The swag was awesome…short-sleeved tech-shirt PLUS a nice fleece quarter-zip! Overall, the marathon was well-organized and very easy to navigate. I stayed at an AirBnB less than a mile from the start/finish. It was an easy walk to/from the race, so no transportation needed. Pre-race bag check, restrooms, corrals, were all very nicely organized. The weather was absolutely perfect…40’s and overcast. The course was solid, with a few miles along the lakefront (although with the fog/clouds, there wasn’t much to see). The rest is mostly through residential areas. The uphills after mile 10 are slight, but provide a challenge. However, you get to come back down those hills during the last few miles, which is amazing! The only 2 negatives of the course are the out-and-backs, especially the last one, and nearly a complete lack of spectators. I’m fine without big cheering sections, but the out-and-back takes a real toll mentally after mile 20. Overall…a solid race. Recommended.
Jacksonville Half Marathon & 5K
A run through the country
Jacksonville Half Marathon & 5K
This race is flat and would make a good PR course. However, as a northerner, this is not the "Florida" that I imagined. None of the course goes through the … MORE
This race is flat and would make a good PR course. However, as a northerner, this is not the “Florida” that I imagined. None of the course goes through the city of Jacksonville or near the water. It’s all residential. It was also really humid, which made for a very difficult race.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Relatively flat and fast
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Monumental is a nice race that's relatively flat and potentially fast. The course is not all that interesting. It's simply a loop through the neighborhoods of Indy. It's well organized … MORE
Monumental is a nice race that’s relatively flat and potentially fast. The course is not all that interesting. It’s simply a loop through the neighborhoods of Indy. It’s well organized and worth running. However, it’s not a destination race, unless you are doing 50 states.
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Fast race in an awesome town!
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
So many things to love here: Point-to-point race Take the train to the start! Giant balloons as mile markers (so motivating to see a balloon!) Beautiful scenery next to the … MORE
So many things to love here:
Point-to-point race
Take the train to the start!
Giant balloons as mile markers (so motivating to see a balloon!)
Beautiful scenery next to the lake
Fun, beautiful area!
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Potentially fast, but also windy!
Myrtle Beach Marathon
There is plenty of free parking near the start/finish at Broadway at the Beach. The "yeti-like" coffee mug has become my favorite piece of swag! The course is obviously pancake … MORE
There is plenty of free parking near the start/finish at Broadway at the Beach.
The “yeti-like” coffee mug has become my favorite piece of swag!
The course is obviously pancake flat, but since a large portion (miles 8-16) is in 1 direction, a headwind can kill you. That was the case this year. A really strong headwind killed my time. Without the wind, this course could be fast.
New York City Marathon
It's NYC!...you have to run it!
New York City Marathon
Logistically, it can be a challenge. To make things cheaper, I stayed at an AirBnB in Queens, so my trip on race morning involved a train, a boat, and a … MORE
Logistically, it can be a challenge. To make things cheaper, I stayed at an AirBnB in Queens, so my trip on race morning involved a train, a boat, and a bus. But…it’s all part of the experience, right? Overall, I loved the course, and didn’t find it too difficult…until the climb at mile 23 to get into Central Park. That hill put a fork in me. The worst part is the WALK after the finish to get your poncho and food bag! I had to stop several times along the way. My legs had 26.2 in them and not another step more. But…it’s an incredible race with spectators lining the streets the entire way! What a thrill!
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
One of my favorites! Flat, fast!
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
2 loop course around Presque Isle park. Shaded and flat! Plus...you can hang out on the beach and take a dip after your race. If you are looking to PR … MORE
2 loop course around Presque Isle park. Shaded and flat!
Plus…you can hang out on the beach and take a dip after your race. If you are looking to PR and get a last minute BQ, this is the race for you.
Black Bear Marathon & Half Marathon
Nice small town race. Hilly.
Black Bear Marathon & Half Marathon
I ran this one because I needed a Maine marathon for 50 states, and this fit into our summer vacation schedule. Otherwise, I'd pick a more scenic race for Maine. … MORE
I ran this one because I needed a Maine marathon for 50 states, and this fit into our summer vacation schedule. Otherwise, I’d pick a more scenic race for Maine. Overall, this race was fine. It’s 2-loops of a very rolling course. On a warm day, I was toast after the 1st loop. It’s not a PR/BQ kind of course.
Pros: The singlet instead of a shirt was nice! Anything different is always welcome! Having the indoor space to relax pre-race was nice as well. In addition, the post-race massage was fantastic.
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
One of the best!
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
I love this race! It's a pancake flat, 2-loop course that's spectator friendly. It's shaded almost the entire way, and temps are always nice. Presque Isle is also an awesome … MORE
I love this race! It’s a pancake flat, 2-loop course that’s spectator friendly. It’s shaded almost the entire way, and temps are always nice. Presque Isle is also an awesome location for a race! You can take a dip in the lake post-race and hang out on the beach. Also, stop by Sara’s on the way out of the park for a chili dog and some ice cream. Erie is a great place for a short family vacation, too! If you are looking for a new PR/BQ, this is THE race to do.