3:56 finish, 18/145 place overall (as of 12/27/20). This is a unique "on your own" race, created in response to COVID, along the Jordan River south of Salt Lake City. It is not a "virtual" race, where you run wherever you want and then send "results" from your watch and get a medal in the mail. OYO races are actual certified measured courses that are monitored with cameras and timing mats that sync to an app on your phone. They are not normal races with everyone running at the same time, but it's better than nothing considering how many races are being canceled. The Salt Lake course is fairly flat and scenic, and with good running weather I was able to squeak by under four hours in spite of the altitude getting to me in the later miles.
Welcome! This blog gives a summary of each marathon with finish time/place, course info, conditions, and links to performance data and travel photos. There are also separate pages listing marathons in different countries/continents, states, and Canadian provinces as well as general info about my running background, frequently asked questions, and advice for anyone looking to start running or exercising more. This blog is linked on my Facebook page, but I'm very rarely on social media otherwise.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Marathon #118 (sub-four state #34): OYO Marathon Salt Lake, UT
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Marathon #117: World AIDS Marathon, Queens, NY
3:55 finish, 9/25 place overall. Flat and scenic but repetitive course along the Rockaway boardwalk, four times out and back. The race is connected to a charity organization for AIDS victims in Africa. Cold wind made it a challenge and the final miles were slower than usual, but still managed to get by under four hours.
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