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Personal Bests (6)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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New York City Triathlon | Olympic/International | New York, NY | Jul 19, 2015 | 3:31:22 |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | Oct 8, 2017 | 3:55:46 |
Brooklyn Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Brooklyn, NY | May 19, 2018 | 1:44:25 |
Bronx 10 Mile | 10 Miler | Bronx, NY | Sep 30, 2018 | 1:25:02 |
NYRR Queens 10K | 10K | Queens, NY | Jun 16, 2018 | 47:48 |
Des Moines Marathon | 5K | Des Moines, IA | Oct 16, 2022 | 26:24 |
Future Races (10)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Paid |
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Big Beach Marathon | Marathon | Gulf Shores, AL | Jan 28, 2024 | ✓ |
Newport Rhode Races | Marathon | Newport, RI | Apr 13, 2024 | ✓ |
Missoula Marathon | Marathon | Missoula, MT | Jun 30, 2024 | ✓ |
Detroit Free Press Marathon | Marathon | Detroit, MI | Oct 19, 2024 | |
Wilmington NC Marathon | Marathon | Wilmington, NC | 2025 | |
Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Gilsum, NH | 2025 | |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | Marathon | Pass Christian, MS | 2025 | |
Fargo Marathon | Marathon | Fargo, ND | 2025 | |
Hatfield McCoy Marathon | Marathon | South Williamson, KY | TBD | |
Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Lincoln, NE | TBD |
Past Races (24)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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Des Moines Marathon | Marathon | Des Moines, IA | Oct 15, 2023 | 4:43:41 |
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Yonkers Marathon | Half Marathon | Yonkers, NY | Sep 17, 2023 | 2:04:47 |
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Jim Thorpe Running Festival | Marathon | Jim Thorpe, PA | Apr 29, 2023 | 4:25:12 |
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Myrtle Beach Marathon | Marathon | Myrtle Beach, SC | Mar 4, 2023 | 4:32:28 |
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Des Moines Marathon | 5K | Des Moines, IA | Oct 16, 2022 | 26:24 | ||
Vermont City Marathon & Relay | Marathon | Burlington, VT | May 29, 2022 | 4:19:43 |
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Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans | Marathon | New Orleans, LA | Feb 9, 2020 | 4:15:24 |
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Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Hartford, CT | Oct 12, 2019 | 3:57:42 |
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Coastal Delaware Running Festival | Marathon | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Apr 14, 2019 | 4:00:07 |
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Baltimore Running Festival | Marathon | Baltimore, MD | Oct 20, 2018 | 4:02:46 |
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Bronx 10 Mile | 10 Miler | Bronx, NY | Sep 30, 2018 | 1:25:02 | ||
NYRR Queens 10K | 10K | Queens, NY | Jun 16, 2018 | 47:48 | ||
Brooklyn Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Brooklyn, NY | May 19, 2018 | 1:44:25 | ||
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville | Marathon | Nashville, TN | Apr 28, 2018 | 4:05:50 |
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NYC Half | Half Marathon | New York City, NY | Mar 18, 2018 | 1:55:10 | ||
New York City Marathon | Marathon | Staten Island, NY | Nov 5, 2017 | 4:15:26 | ||
Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | Oct 8, 2017 | 3:55:46 |
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NYC Half | Half Marathon | New York City, NY | Mar 19, 2017 | 1:49:54 | ||
New York City Marathon | Marathon | Staten Island, NY | Nov 6, 2016 | 4:17:50 | ||
Staten Island Half | Half Marathon | Staten Island, NY | Oct 9, 2016 | 1:51:15 | ||
Bronx 10 Mile | 10 Miler | Bronx, NY | Sep 25, 2016 | 1:31:03 | ||
NYRR Queens 10K | 10K | Queens, NY | Jun 18, 2016 | 52:22 | ||
NYC Half | Half Marathon | New York City, NY | Mar 20, 2016 | 1:53:19 | ||
New York City Triathlon | Olympic/International | New York, NY | Jul 19, 2015 | 3:31:22 |
Des Moines Marathon
Nice smaller marathon
Des Moines Marathon
This was a nicely run race. The start/finish is within easy walking distance of hotels, so you can go out at the last minute, no need to throw away a … MORE
This was a nicely run race. The start/finish is within easy walking distance of hotels, so you can go out at the last minute, no need to throw away a jacket. This year the expo was outside, and it wasn’t the best of weather, so we didn’t stay long. The aid stations were mostly close enough together where you could choose to not carry water. The course was hilly for the first 8 miles but then mostly flat after that. If it’s windy (and it was, even the pros complained about it) expect some headwinds. There’s a cool loop around Drake’s football stadium. Fan support was good for the first half of the race but expect to not see many during the latter half, which is mostly in parks on paved trails. The finisher medal was nice but this year they gave a vest instead of a shirt, which I thought was kind of weird. There are lots of restaurants and bars right around the start/finish as well, or within half mile walk of hotels. I enjoyed my experience in Des Moines (went last year too but had to downgrade to the 5k) and I would go again if I weren’t a 50 stater.
Yonkers Marathon
Not as hard as I expected
Yonkers Marathon
Although I previously lived in Yonkers for 18 years this was the first time I did this race. This is known to be a tough course, but really apart from … MORE
Although I previously lived in Yonkers for 18 years this was the first time I did this race. This is known to be a tough course, but really apart from the climb up Tompkins it’s not that bad. That being said, I’m glad I didn’t have to do another lap.
There’s no expo, but you can pick up your bib the day before (I did). If you pick it up on race day there’s a line.
Note that the streets are not closed. During the downtown portion and part of Nepperhan Ave it’s coned off to keep the cars off you. Once you get to north Yonkers the cones disappear and the rest of the way you could have cars near you.
Finish line had a decent amount of post-race food and water. Also the course itself has water stations every mile, which I consider to be a big plus. Three or four of them also had gatorade.
The last part of the race is down Warburton Ave, with views of the Hudson. Other than that you’re running through downtown first, then an industrial area, then a residential area.
The race starts and finishes near the Yonkers train station, with free parking at the Buena Vista lot, and Yonkers Brewing Co. nearby and open early for half finishers. If my marathon schedule permits it I will likely do this race over and over again going forward.
Jim Thorpe Running Festival
This race is as good as the weather
Jim Thorpe Running Festival
This is a nice, scenic point to point race along a trail that follows the Lehigh River, from White Haven back to Jim Thorpe. It's a very small race, less … MORE
This is a nice, scenic point to point race along a trail that follows the Lehigh River, from White Haven back to Jim Thorpe. It’s a very small race, less then 400 completed it. There was no expo, just a bib and shirt pickup. The shirt has 37% cotton so I’ll likely never run in it. The course should be easy, it’s a steady 1-2% decline just about the entire way, but rainy weather made the trail a puddle-filled mess, making the back half of the race very difficult. There were two nice waterfalls along the course. The medal is nice, and like most small races, quite large. Lots of goodies at the end including some large Philadelphia pretzels. To get to the start there is the option of taking a scenic train ride. I highly recommend doing that.
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Nice Beach Marathon
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Bib pickup is via schedule, you have to choose a slot ahead of time, so make sure you check your emails. The expo was small. The race is a loop, … MORE
Bib pickup is via schedule, you have to choose a slot ahead of time, so make sure you check your emails. The expo was small. The race is a loop, and finishes at the Pelicans baseball stadium, where there is a good party, and leg compression units (first time I’ve used them). This could be a relatively easy race, but having trained in cold weather, I was not able to deal with the temperatures in the 70s and I bonked around mile 19, even after choosing to go at a slower pace at the start. This was my worst marathon by time, but overall I enjoyed the experience. The 4:15 pacers were quite nice, and I am now connected to them in Strava. Even they had trouble keeping up the pace, and the 4:30 pacer never passed my in spite of me finishing in 4:32 and change. Tough day overall.
Vermont City Marathon & Relay
Could be tough on a warm weekend
Vermont City Marathon & Relay
A course with some good lake views and pretty good crowd support. Get to the expo early. They ran out of bags for bag check. Also ran out of bags … MORE
A course with some good lake views and pretty good crowd support. Get to the expo early. They ran out of bags for bag check. Also ran out of bags to put post race food in. The medal is thick. Very heavy, especially after a very warm race that sapped your soul! One last note, I was a bit disappointed that they didn’t go back to the original course. This one was two loops.
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans
Tough race for me
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans
Two things killed me in this race. One was not the course's fault, but I got air sick on the flight out, so I was not able to eat much … MORE
Two things killed me in this race. One was not the course’s fault, but I got air sick on the flight out, so I was not able to eat much that Friday, so my strength was sapped my the half marathon point. And then to boot the wind on Lake Pontchartrain was brutal, and combined with the bridges this marathon was one of my worst performances.
Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon
Nice course but mile 26 is quite hard
Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon
Aid stations are fairly close together, between 1-2 miles apart, so I did not carry water. The course is relatively flat except for mile 2 and 26. 26 is a … MORE
Aid stations are fairly close together, between 1-2 miles apart, so I did not carry water. The course is relatively flat except for mile 2 and 26. 26 is a killer as you cross back into the city. Crowd support is minimal, a lot of the race is an out and back in East Windsor through residential neighborhoods. The finish area and mile 27 beer garden were quite nice.
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Nice small race
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
This is a nice small event with around 500 runners I believe. It was very nice to hear my name called out as I crossed the finish line on the … MORE
This is a nice small event with around 500 runners I believe. It was very nice to hear my name called out as I crossed the finish line on the boardwalk. Crowd support is light, as this is not a populous area and parts of it is through parks and even on gravel paths. There is one hill to worry about, around mile 16 if memory serves me, where we go up across a bridge over a river. Aid stations and both water and gatorade but were roughly two miles apart, so I carried water. The after party was quite good. I got VIP because this race was on my birthday, so I also got indoor bathrooms and breakfast food before the race, and a free massage after. The medal is quite nice, but the stock shirt given out didn’t have the date on it and has some cotton in it, so I don’t wear it to run.
Baltimore Running Festival
Tough course
Baltimore Running Festival
Tough course. Although I studied it before hand and knew that the first three miles and miles 16-20 were mostly uphill, what caught me off guard were a couple of … MORE
Tough course. Although I studied it before hand and knew that the first three miles and miles 16-20 were mostly uphill, what caught me off guard were a couple of hills over the last 10k which broke me. They start the half later, and then the half and full meet up around the long hilly climb. I met up with slower half runners there so had to spend some time dodging other runners, which was not ideal. The reward for the long climb is a nice run around Lake Montebello. Aid stations were a bit further apart than I’d like so I carried a hand held bottle. The medal is spectacular, a crab that opens up, and the after party is pretty good, with Dogfish Head beer and a good array of food. I also liked the race shirt, it has the date and no cotton.
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville
Nice course but very tough
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville
This is a nice course that goes through many parts of Nashville, from the city out to the residential areas, through the minor league ball park, and around a park. … MORE
This is a nice course that goes through many parts of Nashville, from the city out to the residential areas, through the minor league ball park, and around a park. If you’re adventurous the residents you pass early in the race are offering beer (I stayed away). If I remember correctly the water stops were about 1.5 to 2 miles apart. I didn’t carry but wish I had. It’s somewhat sad to see the half marathoners cutting into the stadium to finish knowing you still have 10 miles to go. I completely bonked at mile 22. If you do the race you should really focus on not going out too fast. The medal was small but nice looking. The tech shirt was a real tech shirt, I still train with it. The expo was pretty decent. Finally, I highly recommend the free leg message that was given out after the race, it helped me considerably.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Very flat course
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
When it's warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it's hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been … MORE
When it’s warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it’s hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been easier if it had looped in the reverse direction. Also, I vaguely remember a slight hill as you turn into Grant Park to finish. I commented to the guy there that that was a mean trick to pull!