And after a while it seemed just that… a mission. I am told the going was much better this year, but after the first slippery climb came the SNOW! Drifts that were deep enough to go beyond my waist. I tried to remain in the steps of those in front of me but could not decide if sinking to my own depth was worse or better than stepping into their depth. There was fun to be had out there along with the frozen feet. [Read more…] about Mission Accomplished…
A lucky place
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My Hellgate race this year was full of more personal ups and downs than the course itself, and considering the elevation changes on the course, that’s saying something (the race could just as easily be called Up and Over because it feels like Dave Horton simply drives you out into the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains and then weaves a trail roughly 65miles long, up and over every mountain between you and the finish line). [Read more…] about A lucky place
The View from a New Crew (HG100K)
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On the one hand, my report has nothing to do with the race, after all, I didn’t even run it! On the other hand, it has everything to do with the race, since the race was my reason for being there. What a strange and wonderful experience it was. I have run races, I have spectated at races, but crewing is something entirely different from the other two [Read more…] about The View from a New Crew (HG100K)
Cold too hot to handle
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This year’s Hellgate was the least enjoyable of the seven I have now completed. It was my slowest time but I am also glad to have completed it. The race director describes this event as ‘special’ and there is definitely something about it that makes it stand out. Over the years the trip to Virginia has built a number of traditions; the Thursday evening departure from Connecticut and overnight in Hamburg, PA. Breakfast and then a brief ‘pilgrimage’ to Cabela’s before heading south once more. [Read more…] about Cold too hot to handle
Bounce Runs Like A Girl in Philly
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All right, don’t get your panties all in a knot. I know that most of you woman are faster than me, especially on the road. Before you start emailing me or calling me, read my report and see why I ran like a girl. [Read more…] about Bounce Runs Like A Girl in Philly
Hankering For Cheese in Philadelphia
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While running the Philadelphia Marathon I see the half marathon finish to the right and the rest of the marathon continues to the left. To “Mile 14” it says. I was kind of wishing I had done the half. I looked up and I was behind a woman who had a shirt on that said, “Will Run For Cheese”. [Read more…] about Hankering For Cheese in Philadelphia