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@ZippyCat

Hot Springs National Park, AR Raving since 2024 Boston Marathon finisher, 50 States hopeful/finisher, World Marathon Majors Six Star hopeful/finisher Active 1 month ago

About Me

  • Running club(s):

    Arkansas Spa Pacers Association

  • Rave race:

    Salina Crossroads Marathon

  • Race that's calling my name:

    Great Wall of China Marathon

  • I run because:

My Races

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Half Marathon

Marathon

Ultramarathon

(Marathon or Ultra) + Half

Marathon + Ultra

Other

Future Races

Personal Bests (7)

Race Distance Location Date Result
100 Miler Perryville, AR Oct 7, 2023 19:24:53
50 Miler Laurel, MS 2012 7:47:29
50K Brownsville, VT 2007 5:10:00
Marathon Salina, KS Nov 5, 2022 2:48:52
Half Marathon Springdale, AR Apr 10, 2022 1:20:49
8K Chicago, IL Mar 26, 2023 28:37
5K Cabot, AR Mar 19, 2022 17:35

Future Races (0)

Race Distance Location Date Paid

Past Races (42)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Berlin, Germany Sep 29, 2024 3:15:06
Marathon Newport Beach, CA May 5, 2024 2:59:00
Marathon Hopkinton, MA Apr 15, 2024 3:09:00
Marathon Barcelona, Spain Mar 10, 2024 2:53:42
Half Marathon Hot Springs, AR Nov 11, 2023 1:23:52
100 Miler Perryville, AR Oct 7, 2023 19:24:53
Marathon Baltic, SD May 17, 2023 3:20:32
Marathon Sioux City, IA May 16, 2023 3:06:28
Marathon South Sioux City, NE May 15, 2023 2:58:49
8K Chicago, IL Mar 26, 2023 28:37
Marathon Salina, KS Nov 5, 2022 2:48:52
Half Marathon Springdale, AR Apr 10, 2022 1:20:49
5K Cabot, AR Mar 19, 2022 17:35
Marathon Lahaina, HI Jan 16, 2022 2:56:39
Marathon Colorado Springs, CO Oct 2, 2021 3:01:18
100 Miler Mount Ida, AR Feb 26, 2021 27:35:00
Marathon Cotter, AR Nov 23, 2019 2:56:07
Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 7, 2018 2:57:43
5K Little Rock, AR 2017 17:41
Marathon Grand Rivers, KY Mar 14, 2015 3:23:17
Marathon Allentown, PA Sep 7, 2014 3:02:18
Marathon Albany, GA Mar 1, 2014 3:02:27
Marathon Jackson, MS Jan 11, 2014 2:59:50
Marathon Ellerbe, NC 2014 3:16:10
Marathon Kiawah Island, SC 2013 3:15:23
Marathon Dublin, Ireland 2013 3:26:00
Marathon Toronto, Canada 2012 3:12:20
50 Miler Laurel, MS 2012 7:47:29
Marathon Huntsville, TX 2012 3:06:15
Marathon Springfield, MO 2011 3:16:00
Marathon Staten Island, NY 2011 3:11:39
Marathon Minneapolis, MN 2010 3:04:24
Marathon Little Rock, AR 2010 3:09:26
Marathon Baton Rouge, LA 2009 2:52:01
Marathon San Diego, CA 2009 2:58:28
Marathon Birmingham, AL 2009 2:57:14
Marathon Las Vegas, NV 2008 3:14:00
50K Brownsville, VT 2007 5:10:00
Marathon Hopkinton, MA 2006 3:20:00
Marathon Pensacola, FL 2006 3:02:38
Marathon Memphis, TN 2004 3:07:00
Marathon Tupelo, MS 2004 3:17:29

My Raves

Berlin offered nice weather, a relatively flat course, wonderful spectators, and really well organized pre-race administration. However, I think that the huge crowd due to the 50th Anniversary was a … MORE

Berlin offered nice weather, a relatively flat course, wonderful spectators, and really well organized pre-race administration. However, I think that the huge crowd due to the 50th Anniversary was a bit overwhelming. It was nearly impossible to get to the aid stations since they were positioned on only one side of the streets. If you love extremely crowded races, then this one is for you. I’m glad that I went, but I probably wouldn’t ever do this one again.

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PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
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SWAG
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This was one of my best races internationally as a result of a flat course with reasonably cool weather. It was colorful and vibrant, but the organization could have been … MORE

This was one of my best races internationally as a result of a flat course with reasonably cool weather. It was colorful and vibrant, but the organization could have been slightly better. It was challenging to stand in the rain to await bib pickup, but the actual expo (once you got indoors) was not bad. There was some odd issue with a bump in the road at the finish that should definitely be addressed. The encouraging crowd was spectacular!

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
5
SWAG
3
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The Spa Running Festival is my current hometown event (includes 5k, 10k, & half marathon). I have raced the 10k previously, but this year was the first time to get … MORE

The Spa Running Festival is my current hometown event (includes 5k, 10k, & half marathon). I have raced the 10k previously, but this year was the first time to get to do the half marathon. This course is very tough due to two long, hard climbs; however, you get tremendous payoff from your energy investment in the downhill and beautiful Fall scenery (in a National Park, no less). I can’t say enough positives about the organization, the food afterwards, and the sweet shirt/medals afforded to finishers!

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
4
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