April 20, 2026 This year arguably was the best race weather ever in Boston. We brought a large group of runners and had plenty of spectators in the form of spouses, family and friends. To record what I remember doing before and in the race is this blog's purpose. Since this race went well, I'll … Continue reading 2026 Boston Marathon
This was a windy and memorable race. The Colavita Team dinner on Friday night was nice. We had a significant wait for the servers to take orders and bring food, maybe next year we should begin this an hour earlier. My race bib (101) and shirt were at the dinner for me, as was the … Continue reading 2026 A1A Marathon
I was a first-timer at this one, pacing the 1:55 group. I had Kerry with me, she’s done this one a few times and knew where to go, where to park and where everything was. It was easy to find the bandshell and collect my pacer singlet and the sign. I made a visit to … Continue reading Barron Collier Companies Naples Half Marathon 2026
For this one, like most in this event’s history, I knew it would be warm. All the bouncing around leading up to Sunday wasn’t of concern to me. I had been doing some of the recommended “stay off your feet” even with expo and all the PBRR duties we undertake because of being associated with … Continue reading 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon
13.1 milesThis was my 13th or 14th time as a pacer in the Space Coast Half Marathon, all done on the South course. In the COVID year when they did not allow pacers, I ran the race as an age group athlete. Since then, this weekend has become very popular with our Palm Beach Roadrunners … Continue reading 2025 Space Coast Half Marathon
October 5, 2025 This whole event looked promising last January when I registered. It was to be a part of Izabelle's birthday weekend, with other friends from around the world coming at least for the visit, some to run the race. I learned in August that I would be the only person coming, and that … Continue reading 2025 P’tit Train du Nord Marathon
Last Chance BQ race, Sept 7, 2025 26.2 mi. - This was a novel replacement for the Sydney Marathon, which I did not get selected for in either the general lottery or the "special" Abbott WMM drawing for athletes with at least 3 stars. When I learned I wouldn't be running for Star #7, I … Continue reading 2025 Erie Marathon
Minneapolis, MN 4/26/25 Well here's 8 weeks of following a 5k specific workout schedule about to pour out on to the road. I loaded a plan into Final Surge, selected a goal time of 18:45 and followed the guidance. Two times per week I ran fast, then I chose to do more miles easy or … Continue reading Get in Gear 5k
5k - This race was held on Sunday, Feb 23rd in 64 degrees, That's a cooler event day than we usually get. Held on the familiar John Prince Park 5k course, this is a two out-n-back loop setup. I arrived at 6:30 am, having already received my packet from Hannah the day before at the … Continue reading 2025 Rising Sun Run 5k
26.2 Race. Another year at this and more lessons. First up, the Team Colavita dinner. I positioned myself "south" at our company warehouse for the Friday afternoon to avoid the traffic that always seems to hit driving down to this. That worked well, I drove up the Sawgrass Expressway to Hillsboro Blvd which is close … Continue reading 2025 A1A Marathon
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