Whenever you do a race, have a goal. Any goal is fine. For example, finishing in a certain time, joggling a set distance, breaking the world marathon joggling record or juggling the whole way without a drop are great examples.…
Chicago has so many neighborhood 5K races that you can almost keep your weekends booked from spring through fall. I don't run or juggle as many as in the past, but I always try to do the Bucktown 5K since…
Imagine the scene... You've just finished running one of the fastest 5Ks of your life. Elated, hands on your head, you lazily walk through the finish area. After turning in your chip, exchanging smiles and kind word with other runners,…
Race Review The Shamrock Shuffle continues to be one of my favorite races of the year. It's big, it's crowded and finishing makes you feel like you've accomplished something. Small races are great, but there is something special about a…
The Tampa Bay Marathon was the 22nd one that I've completed. Overall, it was an enjoyable race and a great choice if you're looking for a February marathon. The course is interesting, the Expo is easy to navigate and don't…
It feels like I've been gone forever! I just got back from a holiday driving trip to Maryland. I love long driving trips. Anyway, a long driving trip gives you a great opportunity to read a new book. The book…
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…
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…