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Personal Bests (6)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Dopey Challenge (48.6 Miles) | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 13, 2019 | 4:18:51 |
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Goofy Challenge (39.3 Miles) | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 12, 2020 | 5:10:49 |
California International Marathon (CIM) | Marathon | Folsom, CA | Dec 8, 2019 | 4:00:24 |
Avenue of the Giants Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Weott, CA | May 5, 2019 | 1:48:35 |
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | 10 Miler | Washington, DC | Apr 8, 2018 | 1:28:40 |
Fight For Air Corporate Cup | 10K | Omaha, NE | Sep 18, 2011 | 57:44 |
Future Races (40)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Paid |
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Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Marathon | Houston, TX | Jan 14, 2024 | |
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | Nov 9, 2024 | |
Amica Newport Marathon (RI) | Marathon | Newport, RI | TBD | |
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Anchorage, AK | TBD | |
Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlanta, GA | TBD | |
Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlantic City, NJ | TBD | |
Berlin Marathon | Marathon | Berlin, Germany | TBD | |
Big Sur International Marathon | 21 Miler | Big Sur, CA | TBD | |
Catalina Island Marathon | 10K | Avalon, CA | TBD | |
Charlevoix Marathon | Marathon | Charlevoix, MI | TBD | |
Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Gilsum, NH | TBD | |
Coeur d’Alene Marathon (CDA Marathon) | Marathon | Coeur d'Alene, ID | TBD | |
Detroit Free Press Marathon | Marathon | Detroit, MI | TBD | |
Eau Claire Marathon | Marathon | Eau Claire, WI | TBD | |
Eugene Marathon | Half Marathon | Eugene, OR | TBD | |
Fargo Marathon | Marathon | Fargo, ND | TBD | |
Freedom’s Run | Marathon | Harpers Ferry, WV | TBD | |
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz | Marathon | Olathe, KS | TBD | |
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half | Marathon | Two Harbors, MN | TBD | |
Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Hartford, CT | TBD | |
Hatfield McCoy Marathon | Marathon | South Williamson, KY | TBD | |
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon | Marathon | Louisville, KY | TBD | |
Little Rock Marathon | Marathon | Little Rock, AR | TBD | |
London Marathon | Marathon | London, United Kingdom | TBD | |
Marathon du Medoc | Marathon | Pauillac, France | TBD | |
Missoula Marathon | Marathon | Frenchtown, MT | TBD | |
Mount Desert Island Marathon | Marathon | Bar Harbor, ME | TBD | |
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Ojai, CA | TBD | |
Myrtle Beach Marathon | Marathon | Myrtle Beach, SC | TBD | |
Brooklyn Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Brooklyn, NY | TBD | |
Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Oceanport, NJ | TBD | |
Red Rock Canyon Marathon | Marathon | Las Vegas, NV | TBD | |
Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon | Marathon | Rehoboth Beach, DE | TBD | |
Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon | Marathon | Richmond, VA | TBD | |
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas | Half Marathon | Las Vegas, NV | TBD | |
Skidaway Island Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Savannah, GA | TBD | |
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville | Marathon | Nashville, TN | TBD | |
Vermont City Marathon & Relay | Marathon | Burlington, VT | TBD | |
WMNRUN Hilton Head Island Half & Quarter Marathon | Half Marathon | Hilton Head Island, SC | TBD | |
Wineglass Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Bath, NY | TBD |
Past Races (33)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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Joshua Tree Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Joshua Tree, CA | Nov 4, 2023 | |||
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Dopey Challenge (48.6 Miles) | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 8, 2023 | 4:52:50 | ||
Honolulu Marathon | Marathon | Honolulu, HI | Dec 12, 2021 | 5:07:23 |
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | Oct 10, 2021 | 4:41:12 |
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Run Super Series Super Marathon | Marathon | Snoqualmie Pass, WA | Jun 27, 2021 | 4:45:16 |
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Ventura Marathon | Marathon | Ventura, CA | Oct 25, 2020 | 4:05:31 | ||
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Goofy Challenge (39.3 Miles) | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 12, 2020 | 5:10:49 | ||
California International Marathon (CIM) | Marathon | Folsom, CA | Dec 8, 2019 | 4:00:24 |
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Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Half Marathon | Petaluma, CA | Sep 15, 2019 | 2:02:54 |
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Avenue of the Giants Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Weott, CA | May 5, 2019 | 1:48:35 | ||
B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Severna Park, MD | Mar 31, 2019 | 1:55:09 | ||
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Dopey Challenge (48.6 Miles) | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 13, 2019 | 4:18:51 | ||
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | 10 Miler | Washington, DC | Apr 8, 2018 | 1:28:40 | ||
Marine Corps Marathon | Marathon | Arlington, VA | Oct 22, 2017 | 4:12:52 | ||
ABQ Run for the Zoo | Half Marathon | Albuquerque, NM | May 7, 2017 | 2:05:42 | ||
Cottonwood’s Vintage Run | Half Marathon | Cottonwood, AZ | Apr 8, 2017 | 2:07:00 | ||
Canyonlands Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Moab, UT | Mar 18, 2017 | 2:11:00 | ||
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Tulsa, OK | Nov 20, 2016 | 4:21:54 | ||
Air Force Marathon | Marathon | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH | Sep 17, 2016 | 4:35:21 | ||
Nebraska State Fair Marathon | Half Marathon | Grand Island, NE | Aug 27, 2016 | 1:55:11 | ||
Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K | Marathon | Schaumburg, IL | May 15, 2016 | 4:14:22 | ||
Tough Mudder Missouri | 10 Miler | Montgomery City, MO | Oct 11, 2015 | |||
Air Force Marathon | Marathon | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH | Sep 19, 2015 | 4:25:52 | ||
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | Marathon | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Jan 11, 2015 | 4:32:12 | ||
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Chicago, IL | Sep 7, 2014 | 2:52:35 | ||
Philadelphia Marathon | Half Marathon | Philadelphia, PA | Nov 17, 2013 | 1:58:15 | ||
Blue Cross Broad Street Run | 10 Miler | Philadelphia, PA | May 5, 2013 | 1:30:52 | ||
Philadelphia Marathon | Half Marathon | Philadelphia, PA | Nov 18, 2012 | 2:00:13 | ||
Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Lincoln, NE | May 6, 2012 | 2:03:30 | ||
Des Moines Marathon | Marathon | Des Moines, IA | Oct 20, 2011 | 4:40:31 | ||
Fight For Air Corporate Cup | 10K | Omaha, NE | Sep 18, 2011 | 57:44 | ||
Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Lincoln, NE | May 1, 2011 | 2:19:49 | ||
Fight For Air Corporate Cup | 10K | Omaha, NE | Sep 19, 2010 | 1:04:22 |
Honolulu Marathon
Lovely views with hills and humidity
Honolulu Marathon
This was the first iteration of the race since the pandemic, and was well-organized with plenty of informative emails beforehand. The expo was tiny but this was due to pandemic … MORE
This was the first iteration of the race since the pandemic, and was well-organized with plenty of informative emails beforehand. The expo was tiny but this was due to pandemic precautions. The race starts early, which is great, and takes you through downtown with Christmas lights. The course weaves along ocean views and then turns inland; there is a long out-and-back that is flat but can be mentally challenging. The last few miles cover the same highway with the ocean views, which is spectacular; there is a hill at miles 24-25. The course support with water was excellent, with a combination of self-serve and fully supported water stops (don’t get your shoes wet at the self-serve stations!); there were also adequate port-a-pots along the route and one station had energy gel around mile 17ish. Course entertainment was lacking, but again, this was due to pandemic modifications–there were a few DJs and live bands out, but otherwise entertainment was sparse. The finish was great, back in Waikiki, and a fresh malasada post-race along with the usual water and banana. All-in-all a lovely race for HI with the expected humidity. I would enjoy doing it again when it is has all of the pre-pandemic amenitities.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Setting the standard for a superb race
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is an Abbot World Major, and this weekend I saw why. It is well-organized, efficient, and considers what is important to runners, from elites … MORE
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is an Abbot World Major, and this weekend I saw why. It is well-organized, efficient, and considers what is important to runners, from elites to the every day athlete. We were provided with regular race updates regarding the Expo, course, and weather. On race morning, there were helpful and friendly volunteers directing athletes and making the navigation of the race start area easy. They had water and gatorade at the start area, but unfortunately could not permit any fluids past security into the start area–I think this caught some runners, including myself, by surprise and we had to dump our pre-filled flasks and refill later. The corrals were clearly marked and volunteers ensured each runner was in the correct corral; overhead announcements reminded runners of when their respective corral was closing. The course itself is superb, taking you through downtown Chicago, traversing over rivers several times, and running past key icons of the Windy City. The course winds through many neighborhoods and has several shaded areas. It is virtually flat, with a few minor elevation changes at overpasses or bridges. The race is widely embraced by Chicagoland, as crowds were out lining approx. 90% of the course. There were a few “dry spells” of not-so-scenic/industrial areas w/o crowds, as necessitated by the course. Aid stations were plentiful and well-stocked with water, Gatorade, and port-a-pots. They were on both sides and clearly marked. The finish area had several options of nutrition immediately after, including free beer, and the bag drop pick-up process could not have been smoother. They had gated off the finish area for participants only and spectators had to wait just outside the finish area. I really appreciated this, as it allowed runners to collect themselves and begin recovery without being swamped by spectators. Beyond the race finish area, the immediate streets were closed and there was signage and police officers to direct participants and spectators leaving the race, which prevented any congestion. I easily and quickly found my way back to the L line and to my lodging.
We had warm weather for this race and the support, particularly medical, were outstanding. I saw at least two people down on the course in later miles and medical were promptly with each person. In addition, the Chicago Police were along the entire course, ensuring road closures and safety of runners. I have completed several 20,000+ running events and this race stands out as overall excellent, and being fully prepared for its volume of runners and spectators. This race felt like a recognition and celebration of everything running, and was well worth waiting three years to finally secure a lottery bib! I highly recommend it.
Run Super Series Super Marathon
A beautiful course with great organizers
Run Super Series Super Marathon
I participated in this event as pandemic restrictions were lifting and in a record-breaking hot weekend (100+ degrees). The race organizers kept us appraised of key information with regular emails, … MORE
I participated in this event as pandemic restrictions were lifting and in a record-breaking hot weekend (100+ degrees). The race organizers kept us appraised of key information with regular emails, and updates on race logistics on race morning. They were able to move the start time back by an hour (thank you!) and provided additional water stops along the way. This group of organizers is passionate about running and providing the best and safest experience for runners.
Packet pick-up is the morning of race day, so allow a bit of extra time for that. I recommend parking in the Hyak Trailhead lot ($10) for convenience and to avoid a potentially long walk. You will thank yourself. 🙂
Concerning the course itself, it is a lovely gentle downhill [crushed gravel] trail, with views of ravines, mountains, and rivers along the way. There is quite a bit of intermittent shade contrasted with patches in the sun. If this would not have been such a hot day, I likely would have PR’d. You can feel the course pulling you the entire way and it is a great feeling! There was sparse cheering/crowd support along the way, and this usually correlated with water stops, so be prepared to soak in 26.2 quiet and scenic miles. The tunnel was pretty cool–literally– and is a few miles long. Definitely have a strong lighting source and try to run with others if you can. My pace slowed in the tunnel due to it being a bit wet and I could not see that far ahead of me, but it was a fun and unique experience. (I used the One80 headlamp around my waist and that worked well to see the ground a few yards in front of me.) Bathrooms consisted of typical state park outhouses approx. 2-3 miles apart. The swag was a t-shirt and water-bottle (and medal), and the finish line party was a bit muted due to pandemic-related restrictions (e.g., only pre-packaged food), but historically it looks like they have more amenities.
All in all, I was pleased with the course itself, the organizers–who had to adapt the race post-pandemic and in extreme heat, and the proximity to Seattle for some fun sightseeing and delicious food options to celebrate!
California International Marathon (CIM)
A Solid Race but Underwhelmed
California International Marathon (CIM)
- CIM was well-organized and provided excellent pre-race communication and tutorial videos from race directors and pace team leaders. This organization strives to ensure each runner is prepared and can … MORE
– CIM was well-organized and provided excellent pre-race communication and tutorial videos from race directors and pace team leaders. This organization strives to ensure each runner is prepared and can have a great race.
– Race morning transportation/logistics were smooth and while the portalet-to-runner ratio is the best in the nation, still get in line early. The start line was a well-oiled machine, with runners self-seeded and pacers easy to find. Some signage was a bit vague, though, and I ended up hopping a gate to the correct corral.
– The course is mostly rolling hills until the last few miles. This is the underwhelmed part of my review…it was pretty much a divided four-lane road through suburban Sacramento until the last handful of miles. It got a bit boring at times, but the predictability of the course helps sustain rhythm and pace.
– Crowds were intermittent and somewhat thin, but frequent enough that you kept the motivation going. Lots of cowbells and some very funny and creative signs. This is also where I was underwhelmed, particularly since this feature of the course (ie., crowds) had been raved about by prior CIM runners and I didn’t feel like it lived up to the hype. I’ve run races with more ambitious crowds, I guess. All in all, though, Sacramento does come out for this race and you feel like the whole City is rooting for you!
– Aid stations were frequent but only on the right side after mile 4ish. This created some bottlenecking and logistically was difficult given the number of runners.
– The race field was a good size for going for a PR and had a substantial amount of pacers, many of them BQ-oriented.
– The post-race area lacked places to sit but had good amount of nutrition and fluids, including an environmentally-friendly reusable water bottle. The shuttles back to the CIM partner hotels were easy to find but waited quite awhile before leaving and then our driver appeared to get lost enroute.
This is a solid race in many aspects and I had a good run, finishing with a PR. While I don’t plan to run CIM again, I think everyone should consider it, as there are many repeat CIM racers and it just might be your new favorite–I just didn’t have that experience.
Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Hilly and Well-Organized
Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
This is a smallish race that is well-organized and has a fun finisher medal, the cow bell. The course is mostly hills with decent grades and almost entirely rural roads, … MORE
This is a smallish race that is well-organized and has a fun finisher medal, the cow bell. The course is mostly hills with decent grades and almost entirely rural roads, with little crowd support. There are sufficient water stops and these are staffed with enthusiastic volunteers; no port-a-pots on course. Personally, this was my least favorite half marathon I have done to date. If you like constant hills, quiet and rural scenery, little to no crowd support, the smell of manure as you run, and unique swag, then this is a race for you. I most appreciated the easy logistics (e.g., parking), fun swag, and ample post-race amenities (i.e., food, stretching/foam rolling stations, free massages) that accompanied this relatively small race. All in all not bad, and plan to soak in some California countryside and don’t be concerned with time/pace.