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WHAT’S A COBBER?

North Dakota Marathon: Fargo, North Dakota, June 1, 2024 – Marathon #49 It’s hard to believe that I just finished running my 49th state in under three years! It’s been an incredible journey, and this race was no exception. The evening before the marathon, I ran the 5K and managed to clock in at 26:46, […]

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A FAMILY AFFAIR

Flying Pig Marathon: Cincinnati, Ohio, May 5, 2024 – Marathon #47 It’s been two days since the Flying Pig Marathon, and I’ve found myself reliving the weekend over and over again in my mind. Normally, I write about my race experience within hours of finishing, but this time I needed a bit more time to […]

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THE FREEDOM CHALLENGE

Philadelphia Marathon: Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Nov 18-19, 2023 – Marathon #38 I’ve been anxiously anticipating the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend for quite some time. Not only would this be my first time running multiple races in one weekend, but it would also be the first time ever that I would run two races on the same day. […]

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ACROSS THE BORDER

Vermont Marathon: Vermont City, Vermont, May 25-26, 2024 – Marathon #48 Saturday, May 25, 2024 I woke up early on Saturday, but it wasn’t until about 10:00 AM that I finally decided to drive to Montreal, Canada. The drive wasn’t too bad, except for getting stuck at the border for about an hour and a […]

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AN HONORABLE RUN

Marine Corps Marathon: Arlington, Virginia, October 29, 2023 – Marathon #35 Well, this has been quite a week! I’ve been battling illness most of the week, trying to stay hydrated and get ready for this race, which I’ve been looking forward to ever since I signed up. This is my 6th consecutive marathon in my […]

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RUNNING MARSHALL

Marshall University Marathon: Huntington, West Virginia, November 5, 2023 – Marathon #36 Well, this marathon weekend started off with a bit of an adventure—as usual. You might think I’m always in some sort of chaotic situation, and you’d be right! The truth is, when you run in so many different states and meet so many […]

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