7:50 finish, 34/74 place overall. This was a short ultramarathon, which is defined as anything from a 50K (31 miles) to hundreds of miles. This 55K (just over 34 miles) was only my second ultra and longest run ever, the only other one being a 50K - three miles shorter on a much easier course - in 2018. It’s a scenic but very tough race just outside Richland, WA in the southeastern part of the state - a desert environment much different than the dense forests of western Washington around Seattle. The course is very hilly on mostly dirt roads and trails, making for a painfully slow pace. Considering the course and my lack of experience with ultramarathons, I have no complaints - only goal was to finish under the cut-off time without injury.
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.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Marathon #164 (second round state #38): Hyannis Marathon, MA
4:04 finish, 181/385 place overall. Like the Icebreaker Marathon in January, this was intended as an extra-long training run, which I needed anyway, rather than a race for a fast time. This one had the added benefit of another second round state (MA done sub-four on first round). It’s a decent course around Hyannis on Cape Cod with some nice waterfront views, but weather was cold and windy. Slower than usual finish time as planned.
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