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
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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
Wow, where did 2014 go? I started the year like most people did, with plans, goals, wishes, dreams and renewed sense of hope and determination. My goal every year is to see at least one new place. 2014 was spectacular for that! I started in SE Asia and ended somewhere in Canada. In between, I … Continue reading
Girl Runs World 