The Inaugural Exeter Marathon (2010)

Last week I ran the first Exeter Marathon in Rhode Island. Exeter was a little different than most races because not only was there a qualifying standard that you needed to meet in order to run, but it was a strict one; if you didn’t make the standard, then you...

The Boston Marathon Expo

Once again, I spent Patriot’s Day Weekend in the greater Boston area and got to watch the runner’s enjoy the great weather. But I’m ahead of myself; the weekend started on Friday evening at the Expo. Since I’m not running I didn’t have a...

Matt Hart’s View of the 2009 Endurance Scene

I recently watched this video that was compiled by Matt Hart at Coaching Endurance that shows you the past year’s ultra events through Matt’s eyes. Very motivational; it makes me want to go outside and run right now. (Not that I usually need very much to...

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 18

The final installment of the 2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series was this evening, and 113 runners came out to participate. I also got out for my 7th race this year in the series, and my first one since I broke my foot. Curtis Wheeler (01:42:14) brought his overall time...

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 17

After last night’s announcement that there would only be 2 more Back Cove races, 126 runners made their way out this evening in great running conditions for the race. Shawn Rumery led the way tonight, winning the race in 17:08. Jocelyn Olsen clocked 20:57 for...