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Category Archives: Races
Since April 2011 – Lots of Stuff and the Memphis St. Jude’s Race 12.3.11
It’s 2012!? How’d that happen? The last race I wrote about was the Illinois half in April. A lot has happened since then. Honestly I can’t remember all the races I’ve done. A handful of 5ks, I know I did … Continue reading
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Illinois Marathon & Half Marathon 4.30.11
The Illinois Marathon weekend was April 29-30, 2011. Here’s a shot of my pre-race ritual spread…LOL. Carl got a PR in his third marathon (second time at Illinois), coming in at 5:11:59. He said he’s claiming 5:11. Damn straight! … Continue reading
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Rock the Parkway 2011
This was the 2nd annual Rock the Parkway 1/2 in Kansas City. The course was beautiful – up and down Ward Parkway among all the mansion-esque homes on an absolutely gorgeous Saturday spring morning! We couldn’t have asked for better … Continue reading
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Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic 2.5.11
I did a respectable 10k last weekend in Charleston, IL. The race organizers (Charleston Parks and Rec) did a pretty amazing job given the conditions. We awoke to 5 inches of freshly fallen snow! The race was advertised as rain, … Continue reading
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Two 5Ks Since Turkey Trax
And I improved my time each time! On December 4, 2010, I did the Jingle Bell 5k in Columbia, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, coming in at 30:53. It was cold that morning, but the course is nice through downtown. On … Continue reading
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1st Annual Turkey Trax 5k
I ran my best 5k yesterday! It was a first annual 5k called “Turkey Trax” held on Thanksgiving morning. A portion of the entry fee went to a charity of our choice (from a list of about 5). I ran … Continue reading
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Gobbler Grind in Overland Park, KS 11.21.10
It’s fair to say this race sucked. LOL! But I had a good time anyway! I had been sick since the previous Thursday but decided I would go and just see how I felt race day morning. We drove to … Continue reading
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Denver Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon 10.17.10
This was, by far, my BEST half marathon experience! Waaahooooo! No porta potty stops. None. Zero. Nada. Ziltch. Now, onto the experience! Carl and I flew out to Denver on Saturday afternoon, checked in to the hotel (Sheraton) and met … Continue reading
Illinois Half Marathon 5.1.10
Well, I wish I had remembered the title of my last post (“I Get to Run”) as I was running last Saturday at the Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon in Champaign, IL. It’s fair to say it was the worst … Continue reading
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Waddell & Reed 1/2 Marathon – Kansas City 10.17.09
Well, I did my fourth half yesterday. I call it 3 hours of quality alone time. Before the race start, this one, like most, was PACKED with people. It was dark and cold, but everyone was relatively happy, anxious, nervous, ready … Continue reading
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