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@DocBrown

Spokane, WA Raving since 2024 50 States hopeful/finisher, World Marathon Majors Six Star hopeful/finisher Light Bulb Quest Active 4 days, 12 hours ago

About Me

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  • Race that's calling my name:

    Boston!

  • I run because:

    I’m afraid of dying.

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Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon St Paul, MN Oct 7, 2018 4:41:44

Future Races (1)

Race Distance Location Date Paid
Marathon Portland, OR Oct 5, 2025

Past Races (33)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Oklahoma City, OK Apr 27, 2025 5:40:03
Marathon Portland, ME Oct 6, 2024 5:24:15
Marathon Lincoln, NE May 5, 2024 5:18:24
Marathon Staten Island, NY Nov 5, 2023 5:22:54
Marathon Pittsburgh, PA May 6, 2023 5:18:16
Marathon Indianapolis, IN Nov 5, 2022 5:39:24
Marathon Denver, CO May 15, 2022 5:09:02
Marathon Jackson Hole, WY Sep 26, 2020 5:21:25
Marathon Jackson, MS Feb 29, 2020 5:40:45
Marathon Honolulu, HI Dec 8, 2019 6:23:19
Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 13, 2019 5:05:11
Marathon Salt Lake City, UT Jul 24, 2019 5:28:21
Marathon St. Louis, MO Apr 7, 2019 5:06:55
Marathon Hartford, CT Jan 19, 2019 5:12:11
Marathon St Paul, MN Oct 7, 2018 4:41:44
Marathon Missoula, MT Jul 15, 2018 4:57:01
Marathon Charlottesville, VA Apr 7, 2018 4:42:20
Marathon Mobile, AL Jan 14, 2018 4:54:00
Marathon Albuquerque, NM Oct 22, 2017 5:14:54
Marathon Anchorage, AK Aug 20, 2017 5:13:33
Marathon Coeur d'Alene, ID May 28, 2017 5:48:13
Marathon Huntington Beach, CA Feb 5, 2017 5:28:16
Marathon Cotter, AR Nov 19, 2016 5:24:53
Marathon Chelan, WA Sep 10, 2016 6:08:42
Marathon Traverse City, MI May 28, 2016 6:01:09
Marathon New Orleans, LA Feb 28, 2016 5:26:52
Marathon Dallas, TX Dec 13, 2015 4:52:00
Marathon Munising, MI Jul 25, 2015 6:06:27
Marathon Nashville, TN Apr 25, 2015 6:00:06
Marathon Milwaukee, WI Jan 25, 2015 5:06:42
Marathon Apache Junction, AZ Feb 16, 2014 5:53:06
Marathon Detroit, MI Oct 20, 2013 5:08:06
Marathon South Williamson, KY Jun 14, 2008 6:30:56

My Raves

Unless you're doing 50 states, why should anyone care about a race in OKC? Because we Run to Remember. In 1995, 168 Oklahomans lost their lives in a horrific act … MORE

Unless you’re doing 50 states, why should anyone care about a race in OKC? Because we Run to Remember. In 1995, 168 Oklahomans lost their lives in a horrific act of terrorism, and this race pays tribute to them, the survivors, the rescuers, the investigators, the ones who showed up (and keep showing up) and the rest of us who bear witness. Your bib gets you free admission to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which is an amazing testimony to what happened on April 19th, 1995, and going forward. It’s an important part of our national story, and if you were too young to have lived through it, or too young to remember, this race helps keep that story alive.

I could quibble about this aspect of the race or that, but overall I felt like it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I was so grateful to be able to participate in – especially on the 30th anniversary of the bombing / 25th running.

The race begins at the 9:03 Gate of the Memorial, and you work your way first through downtown, then out towards the Capitol building, and many of the city’s neighborhoods before returning downtown for the finish. Mostly well-organized; LOTS of great crowd/community support, especially in the first half; MANY well-staffed aid stations and medical tents, and PLENTY of porta-potties on this somewhat (but not crazy) hilly course. Not one but TWO race shirts (one cotton and one technical) and an impressive medal.

I can’t speak to the expo or the post-race festivities, but I’m so glad I chose this for my Oklahoma race and definitely recommend it to everyone.

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I'm running 50 states and chose this race because it's in Maine's largest city, so I presumed that it would be well-attended, well-organized, and well-supported. I was not wrong on … MORE

I’m running 50 states and chose this race because it’s in Maine’s largest city, so I presumed that it would be well-attended, well-organized, and well-supported. I was not wrong on any of those counts. There were about 3,200 total finishers for half and full combined (~2:1 ratio). Expo went smoothly, including packet pickup. Start could have used a little more signage, public address, and volunteer guides but I managed to be in the right place at the right time. Course was hilly and somewhat scenic but not unlike what I expected, having been to the area before. Great volunteer and crowd support for a smaller city. Aid stations were plentiful but could have used a few more fuel options, especially in the back half. Technical shirt and finisher medal were both beautifully designed. Post-race food was a little on the skimpy side but beer garden was nice and showcased a lot of local/regional brews. Easy access via PWM airport and Amtrak means you can get in and out quickly, though you’ll probably want to linger and enjoy everything that coastal Maine has to offer during peak fall foliage. Definitely recommend!

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My wife chose this race for us because it was small and out of the way. At times I wasn't sure I was even on the course, but that's because … MORE

My wife chose this race for us because it was small and out of the way. At times I wasn’t sure I was even on the course, but that’s because the course was so hilly I was one of the last people to finish. Lots of great local pride but production was still a little rough at the time. I don’t even know if they still do this race anymore. Definitely an interesting location.

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