Great Midwest Relay – The race starts
The race starts. First runner up is Lisa. She starts with a 'We got Balls' t-shirt, a contraband iPod and a pink runner skirt. She even held the Gballz as the race started. We headed off to the 6th exchange…
Great Midwest Relay Checklist
We're off this morning to do the Great Midwest Relay. Here's what to pack. 1. Two running shirts. (1 short, 1 long just in case) 2. Camera 3. iPod. Loaded with latest The Final Sprint podcast. 4. Running Shoes 5. …
10 Tips for Running an Ultra Marathon Relay
It's just a couple of days away until my relay team, We've Got Balls, participates in the Great Midwest Relay. You've already been told about the benefits of running and juggling a relay race. Now, here are some tips you…
Why You Would Want to Run a 190 Mile Relay
Are you looking for a challenge that's a bit different than the typical 5K, 10K or marathon? Well, you might consider putting a team together and signing up for a relay event. To find a relay race in your area,…
After race interview
Ya know it occurred to me that the interview in the local paper might not last forever on the Internet so I figured I could reproduce it here. From the Capital Times... Mad City Marathon notes: Sunday best: Marathon suits…
Madison Marathon wrapup – When bags are dropped
While I wasn't terribly excited about my performance, I was happy to have done the Mad City Marathon. The organizers were helpful and sincere and the small crowds were all quite enthusiastic. Through the whole race I only had 2…
Madison Marathon Race Report – A Joggler Heats Up
Final time - 3:57:00 A bit of a disappointing time, considering that I was attempting to run a 3:10 or faster. I was done in by the 3 H's...Heat, Hills, and Hubris. Heat: At the start of the race the…
The Evening Before Juggling A Marathon
Just before I leave I wanted to get in my last post. I added up the numbers to see how well I did versus my training schedule. I was following a 17 week schedule that required me to run about…
Joggling Jitters – The Eve of Marathon Eve
Joggling Hazards. The picture is what happened to me when I tripped while running in Vegas. I was 5 miles into a 10 mile run. It was hot. I was bleeding. But I ran back and kept joggling. If I…
Madison Marathon Countdown – 3 Juggling Days To Go
Before every marathon I like to weigh myself. It is just a truism of running, the lighter you are, the faster you can go. If you want to get fast, you have to lose weight. Yesterday, I weighed in at…