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The Bear Trifecta: Day Two – Cokeville, Wyoming, June 9, 2023 – Marathon #20 I woke up around 2:00am, wondering exactly what I had gotten myself into. After yesterday’s marathon, I was sore—but surprisingly, not as much as I had expected. Despite the discomfort, I knew this race would mark another significant milestone in my […]
MoreThe Bear Trifecta: Day One – Montpelier, Idaho, June 8, 2023 – Marathon #19 The first word that comes to mind is nervous. The second? What on earth was I thinking, signing up to run three marathons in three days across three states? But then, I remembered why I was here. This is just the […]
MoreHumpy’s Marathon: Anchorage, Alaska, August 20, 2023 – Marathon #26 There is so much to say about this trip, and I’m not sure I can capture it all. First off, the flights to get there were incredibly long. But it was worth it. I was nervous about going on the trip since I was still […]
MoreSan Francisco Marathon: San Francisco, California, July 23, 2023 – Marathon #23 It has been four weeks since my last marathon, and to say I have mixed feelings of nerves and excitement would be an understatement. While the break was probably good for my body, my mind has been eager to get back into the […]
MoreEstes Park Marathon: Estes Park, Colorado, June 16, 2024 – Marathon #50 I’m finding it hard to put my feelings into words, but I’ll try. This marks Phase 1 of my journey to run 50 marathons in 50 states, a challenge I set for myself on October 16, 2021. With my final marathon in Phase […]
MoreEverSource Hartford Marathon: Hartford, Connecticut, October 14, 2023 – Marathon #33 As I reflect on this race, I feel both satisfied and slightly disappointed. I had hoped to run a little faster, but given the circumstances, I’m still content with how it went. I knew this would be a quick turnaround race—flying in on Friday […]
MoreAtlanta Marathon: Atlanta, Georgia, February 25, 2024 – Marathon #43 This was my first race in six weeks, and I was definitely ready to get out of Kansas City for the weekend. I ran the 5k this morning and the full marathon tomorrow, then I’ll be hopping a flight back home to Kansas City. I’ll […]
MoreChicago Marathon: Chicago, Illinois, October 5-9, 2023 – Marathon #32 The excitement started early on the morning of October 5. I woke up around 2:00 a.m., already buzzing with energy for the weekend ahead. I had everything packed, but still needed to stretch, take care of the dogs, and go for a short run before […]
MoreCarmel Marathon: Carmel, Indiana, April 13, 2024 – Marathon #45 Well, that was a quick trip to my 46th state and back! A huge thank you to Carmel, Indiana, for an unforgettable marathon experience. As you scroll through the pictures from this race, you might notice something a little different from my usual marathon photos. […]
MoreLouisiana Marathon: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 13 & 14, 2024 – Marathon #42 What an exciting race weekend! I traveled down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where I ran a 5K on Saturday and my 43rd marathon on Sunday. I arrived in Louisiana on Thursday evening, giving me plenty of time to explore the local cuisine […]
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