The race came the week after the Rim to River 100 mile. Initially, I was not going to run it since it was too close to the big race, but after finish the 100 mile, I felt why not, I feel fine, let try it. I was not running for time and in most ultras… Continue reading Day451 Stone Mill 50 (second time)
Day450 R-21.11 review
It’s day 450, by design I have to be introspective. Last review Day400, was at the beginning of the year. I already wrote all I did couple weeks (hello4) ago of all the cool races I ran this year, so I won’t repeat. Two 100 mile races, Rocky Raccoon and Rim to River, bookended the… Continue reading Day450 R-21.11 review
Day449 Rim to River 100
I was fortunate to take part in the Rim to River 100 at the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia of their second year race. Monday quarterbacking – Of course I could still have done better, such as be more efficient at the aid stations. I noticed many people I was able pass… Continue reading Day449 Rim to River 100
Day448 Run schedule
2022 Edition. Part of the tradition is around this time of year, I will reveal my next year race scehdule. couple weeks (Day442) ago, I already hinted/ let it known a few races I already signed up. 3 marathons I signed up were, the Newport News One City, Grandma’s in Minnesota, and Salisbury in Maryland.… Continue reading Day448 Run schedule
Day447 Halloween
I run because I like it. A more complex answer as to why has to do with the solace and peace I found when I run. There are other reasons too. Originally I had another post on the topic but it was difficult to finish, and in the end I decided to scratch it and… Continue reading Day447 Halloween
Day446 4th Hello World
Can’t believe once again, I reached the end of another year on WP. Yes, this is the fourth. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are somewhere. Readers can search for them. In similar vein, it is the close of my fifth year of running and beginning of the sixth. I am not always a runner before. It… Continue reading Day446 4th Hello World
Day445 Fall Classic 10K
I have been doing a lot of longer runs and while they are fun, sometimes running a shorter race is a break in the routine one needs. I was originally going to go up to Philadelphia for their trail marathon race. I have been contemplating and maybe was even agonizing a little over it. Those… Continue reading Day445 Fall Classic 10K
Day444 High Bridge Ultra
High Bridge was on my race-to-run list since after finishing the Eastern Divide in 2018, but things got in the way ever since as usual, so after three years, I was finally free to go down to Pamplin, Virginia, to run this 50K, the High Bridge Ultra. The race is part of the trail race… Continue reading Day444 High Bridge Ultra
Day443 goals self-talk
My running season is near an end. I have a few more races in the bag before the year ends but I am not that excited about them like I am usual do with my previous races. On a scale 1-10, with 10 is the best, they are like a 4 to me. Yes they… Continue reading Day443 goals self-talk
Day442 races to come
I can’t wait till the weekend to share! I just signed up for my races for next year and they are… 1. One City Marathon (VA) 2. Grandma’s Marathon, (MN) 3. lastly as of now, Salisbury Marathon (MD) I am most hyped about the One City Marathon because I think I have been waiting for… Continue reading Day442 races to come
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