Dear Running, I never expected you to become such a defining force in my life, but here we are. You’ve led me to places, people, and experiences I never imagined. You made me tougher. You kept me focused. You taught me to stick it out. I’ve experienced the sunrise along quiet roads and the loud … Continue reading
I love to run on the beach in the early mornings as the sun rises. The sounds of the waves lashing against the shore as I play dodge the water never gets old, and it’s not a beach vacation without this practice. Running along the hardened sand, racing to beat the changing tide, watching the … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I’ve written about my running adventures, and so much has happened. But to be frank, I got a little lazy. Since I last posted, I ran the London Marathon and Berlin, NYC, I ran dozens of halfs (one where I fainted at the end-true story bro), but they were all … Continue reading
I stood in my hotel lobby watching runners go by, many holding umbrellas, all hunched over trying to keep the wind and rain away from their faces. My hotel lobby was filled with soon to be marathon finishers, many looking out at their fellow marathoners, pensive about the rain. I leaned against a column in … Continue reading
One of my running goals is to run the 6 majors, I am 50% done! My biggest challenge will be to qualify for Boston. Second biggest challenge, getting into the lotteries for London and Berlin. I’ve tried for Berlin 3 times with no success so far, but I shall keep trying. I’m really proud of … Continue reading
Wow, the Tokyo Marathon Expo was so much fun! I’ve never experienced such energy, helpful tips and wackiness before are a race expo. First, the bib pick up was quick and effortless and it was when things started to feel real for me. “This is really happening” “I’m really in Japan to run a marathon” … Continue reading
One of the things that is always top of mind after the Boston Marathon bombing, is safety and security while running a large race. A few days ago, it was announced that there will be a special force of “running police” running the course of the Tokyo Marathon. They will be a relay team of … Continue reading
The day after the NYC Marathon, I got the opportunity to hear Meb Keflezighi, the winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon, speak at a UCAN event (still haven’t tried it, but will when I start my next marathon training cycle in June). It was the icing on a very cold cake that was the TCS … Continue reading
I can point to the exact moment when I decided to run the NYC marathon. It was 2009 when Paula Radcliffe ran passed me near mile 8 of the NYC Marathon route. I came out early to watch the elites run, while gearing up to cheer a friend on, as she also ran the marathon … Continue reading
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