Lunatics I Follow
Born to Run Ultra Marathons
Los Olivos, CA
I recommend this race to all. It is a beautiful 10 mile to 4-day ultra set on a ranch in Los Olivos. The shirt is high quality and VERY cool. …
Catalina Island Marathon
Avalon, CA
This was my third time running the Catalina Marathon. I will never grow tired of this race. It is a difficult course, very scenic and perfect for any ability level. …
Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego
San Diego, CA
This race has some great scenery all throughout, from start to finish. We start at the Shores near Sea World and make our way all around Fiesta Bay with panoramic …
Tucson Marathon (1969–2021)
Oracle, AZ
This race is known as being a downhill course, and good to PR/BQ. I chose this race mainly because I wanted to visit the town, as I had some friends …
Temecula Wine Country Half Marathon
Temecula, CA
I had the honor of pacing the three hour group for the inaugural event in Temecula. Temecula has such charm and presence as a wine area, but is still somewhat …
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Napa, CA
I was fortunate to pace the 3 hour group for this race. The race started out on the driveway of a vineyard, and toook us through the rolling vineyards of …
Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon)
Los Angeles, CA
LA has never been my race. The first time I ran it, 2011, it poured rain. The 2nd time, 2013, conditions were actually perfect and I enjoyed myself, but still …
Dana Point Turkey Trot
Dana Point, CA
I have run this race a few times. The 10K starts a little late for my taste, when the heat is already appearing, and family is almost ready for the …
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, AR
This is a fun one. The RDs are outstanding, and very meticulous and good to their runners. This year it rained a little. Also, the massive medals which this race …
Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon
Huntington Beach, CA
My third year in a row doing this race. Last year I ran it with friends at a very easy pace, and the year before that I did the full …