As I've said a few times this year, something changed in my head this past summer. It was time to put less focus on time and pace and more focus on the enjoyment of running. But when my alarm went off at 2:30am (yes, you read that right), my first thought wasn't one of enjoyment. … Continue reading Marine Corps Marathon 2025: Motivated, Not Frustrated
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Full Circle: Marine Corps Marathon 2025
Almost 20 years ago to the day, I ran my first marathon. The 2005 Marine Corps Marathon. It wasn't pretty. At all. It was my first race ever - of any distance. And many mistakes were made. Most notably, after struggling through the first half of the race, I took my first GU gel ever … Continue reading Full Circle: Marine Corps Marathon 2025
RunPatRun Race Series – Part 1: Favorite Race – Marine Corps Marathon
When I first started running for fun, something drew me to the marathon. I’m not sure if it was because I was naïve or because I wanted to challenge myself or maybe it was a combination of the two. The idea of running long distances just appealed to me – at least in theory. Growing … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 1: Favorite Race – Marine Corps Marathon
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