Lunatics I Follow
Berlin Marathon
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Marathon was my 66th marathon and 6th World Marathon Major. It wasn't on purpose that I finished there, but it was fitting. It's not where many people want to …
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon
Alcoa, TN
The Pistol was my first 100k and I chose it based on reviews and word of mouth enthusiasm for the event. It did not disappoint and I would say the …
Louisiana Marathon
Baton Rouge, LA
Having already finished my fifty states quest, I was in search of a new PR. My main choices were Houston, Louisiana, and Surf City for a decent course, best chance …
JFK 50 Mile
Boonsboro, MD
I heard JFK50 was a great first-timer's race, and it didn't disappoint. From central Virginia, it was a fairly easy three hour drive up to Hagerstown, MD the day before …
Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, VA
This was actually my third time running the MCM, but the first time was 2006, and the second 2013. I am not a huge fan of big-city, multi-thousand runner events, …
New England Green River Marathon
Marlboro, VT
This was Marathon #61 and I was coming off a tough, slow, hot, hilly race in Vermont in July. This was just what the doctor ordered. It was the first …
Mad Marathon
Waitsfield, VT
I have run all fifty states but some races are still must-do events, and Mad Marathon was supposed to be one such race. I’d heard it was beautiful but challenging …
Calgary Marathon
Calgary, Canada
Calgary Marathon was my 59th marathon and first Canadian race. I have positive associations because I snagged a PR there but here are the pros and cons: Con: It feels …
London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
The London Marathon was my 58th marathon and fifth marathon major. I did not get a spot through the lottery but did obtain one through a UK charity early on. …
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan
This was my first international marathon and it was a doozy! I had been to Tokyo once before so I knew I liked the city and the culture, and I …