Lunatics I Follow
Greater St. Louis Marathon
St. Louis, MO
This was finish #17 and state #11. Here is my detailed review. There are lots of hotels near the race start/finish. I stayed at the hotel in Union Station. The …
TCS New York City Marathon
Staten Island, NY
I'm reviewing this in 2026. I ran the race in 2011. As many know, this is the biggest marathon in the world and arguably one of the best. I love …
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indianapolis, IN
I'm kidding about the steroids. What I mean is that this is a fast and flat course that is sure to enhance your performance. I loved everything about this race …
Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore was a surprise in many ways. I thought the city and its people were much nicer than expected. Not to ignore poverty and neglect but Baltimore has a lot …
Brew City Marathon & Half Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
The Beginning - there is no expo. Just a bib and shirt pickup at a sporting goods store. Everyone there was super kind and welcoming. The store has lots of …
Savin Rock Marathon & Half Marathon
West Haven, CT
I almost didn't run due to injury but I'm glad I got to complete it. There is plenty of good communication from the event organizers. They know what they are …
Jersey City Marathon & Half
Jersey City, NJ
I previously reviewed this race and felt that it was an overall solid race that needed to work out a few kinks. It was new and there was room to …
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Philadelphia, PA
This review is way late. I ran this in 2018. I had run NYC a few times before Philly. But Philly is the marathon that made me want to start …
Allianz Richmond Marathon
Richmond, VA
This was my 12th marathon and first in Richmond. Here is my review of the major aspects of the race weekend. Of course, this is just one humble person's opinion. …
Vermont City Marathon & Relay
Burlington, VT
This was my first time running this race and my 10th overall marathon. A quick overview before getting into details...I love getting to know cities through my marathon experiences. Burlington …