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Hyannis Marathon: Hyannis, Massachusetts, March 3, 2024 – Marathon #44 There are days when I look around and wonder how I ended up in a place I never imagined I’d be. I sit alone with my thoughts and realize that maybe there’s a purpose to all this madness. Perhaps I had to end up where […]
MoreGrandma’s Marathon: Duluth, Minnesota, June 17, 2023 – Marathon #22 This weekend truly lived up to its reputation as a marathon experience. Wow, Duluth knows how to welcome runners! I had heard great things about this race, but honestly, I hear that about a lot of marathons, so I didn’t have higher expectations than usual. […]
MoreTupelo Marathon: Tupelo, Mississippi, September 3, 2023 – Marathon #28 My journey to the Tupelo Marathon started off a lot crazier than I expected. I overslept and was late to the airport, which created an uncomfortable level of anxiety I don’t usually encounter when preparing for a race. Normally, I live life in the fast […]
MoreQueen Bee Marathon: Billings, Montana, May 21, 2023 – Marathon #17 Billings, Montana did not disappoint—it was absolutely stunning. The mountains were breathtaking, though there was a haze in the air due to wildfires in Canada sending their smoke all the way to Montana. But honestly, the beauty of the place made up for the […]
MoreNebraska State Fair Marathon: Grand Island, Nebraska, August 26th, 2023 – Marathon #27 Let’s Go To The Fair Fresh off my trip to Alaska, where the weather was beautiful and the marathon was a blast, I found myself struggling with a summer cold and allergies. Kansas City’s weather had been sweltering in the 100s, and […]
MoreHoover Dam Marathon: Boulder City, Nevada, December 9th, 2023 – Marathon #40 Today, I ran my 41st marathon, and it marks my last out-of-state race for 2023. To be honest, I’m feeling more emotional about this than I thought I would. When I tell people that I’ve run 41 marathons, with 35 of them in […]
MoreCharles DeMar Marathon: Keene, New Hampshire, September 24th, 2023 – Marathon #30 I arrived in New Hampshire on Friday, September 22nd, but the marathon wasn’t until Sunday, so I had some time to explore. I was actually staying in Vermont, which meant I had a scenic two-hour drive from the airport. I love seeing new […]
MoreAtlantic City Marathon: Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 22, 2023 – Marathon #34 What can I say about the Atlantic City Marathon? Going into the weekend, my head wasn’t totally in the race. I arrived a few days early with plans to explore the area, but I ended up mostly staying in my hotel room […]
MoreState 47 Las Cruces Marathon: Las Cruces, New Mexico, January 6, 2024 – Marathon #41 My first marathon of the year was a good one, weather-wise, but I didn’t hit the time I was hoping for. I took a few weeks off to move—sold my house—and I definitely felt every mile I didn’t run. That […]
MoreTobacco Road Marathon: Raleigh, North Carolina, March 19, 2023 – Marathon #11 It had only been a few weeks since I ran the Beach Marathon in Myrtle Beach, SC, which turned out to be the warmest race I’ve ever run. I felt confident packing for the next race, thinking my Marathon Maniac tank top would […]
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