Lunatics I Follow
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
BOTTOM LINE: Honestly, it’s tough to find fault with the Grandma’s Marathon. Sure, I could complain that true to the law of supply and demand, local hotels and businesses jack …
Semi de Paris (Paris Half Marathon)
Paris, France
I booked this trip with Marathon Tours (as I have for most of my international races). They are always reliable, though this trip had a surprisingly light itinerary. Our hotel …
Redtail Ridge Trail Run
San Rafael, CA
What an awesome race!! Beautiful course at Lake Chabot. You do the 30k from Marina to Brandon, to Woolridge, back to Brandon, back to the Marina, then you go out …
Race to the Flagpole
Livermore, CA
Event & Course Description:The Race to the Flagpole 10K and 5K benefits sports at Livermore and Granada High School athletics and athletes. The event starts and finishes in Independence Park. …
Kiwanis Resolution Run (CA)
Mountain View, CA
Event & Course Description: The Kiwanis Resolution Run 10K and 5K benefits the Kiwanis service club and is run (or walked) on New Year's Day in Mountain View near the …
London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
BOTTOM LINE: Though he died more than a century before his hometown marathon was born, long-time Londoner Charles Dickens' words still ring true: It was the best of times, it was …
GHS Día de los Muertos Run & Walk
San Jose, CA
Event & Course Description: As the title indicates, this even was a benefit for Gardner Health Services, which helps low income people find healthcare services. The 5K and 10K distances …
Rocky Ridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
San Ramon, CA
This was my 8th year running this race. It is without a doubt one of the toughest half marathons around. It's just under 14 miles and has around 4,000' of …
No Foolin’ Foot Race
San Carlos, CA
Event & Course Description: No Foolin' Foot Race was run in the city of San Carlos to benefit the parks department and trails maintenance. It could be called, "A Tale …
Aspen Valley Marathon
Aspen, CO
Ran the half marathon. Some random thoughts before race review. Would be interesting to hear race directors thoughts on having a marathon in the middle of July. Came to town …