3:54 finish. Nice flat course through mostly residential areas of Oak Island on the southern end of the North Carolina coast. Weather was lousy with light rain and cold, but luckily not too windy. No crowds of course due to COVID, but enthusiastic volunteer support and well organized to adapt to all of the guidelines. Okay finish time under four hours.
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, February 13, 2021
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Marathon #118 (sub-four state #34): OYO Marathon Salt Lake, UT
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.
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.
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Marathon #116: XCelsior Marathon, Rockland Lake State Park, NY
3:47 finish, 2/15 place overall. Scenic multiple-loop race around Rockland Lake. Ideal cool and cloudy weather, mostly flat, and another decent finish.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Marathon #115: Valley Forge Marathon, Phoenixville, PA
3:43 finish, 72/192 place overall. Nice small race on a bike path along the Schuylkill River near the Valley Forge historic site. Very flat course which, combined with ideal weather, allowed for a fast time. Only my second marathon since February because of COVID cancellations, and the one last month was slow, so it’s nice to be back under four hours. Fifth fastest finish ever.
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