2020 vision: 20 weeks to go until Hennepin Hundred
Twenty weeks from today is the Hennepin Hundred, my second 100-mile race. There are far too many unknowns related to the coronavirus at...
Why running is part of my one wild and precious life
While I pride myself on being an editor/writer (as well as a runner), I’ve never been interested in poetry. When it comes to poems, I...
The rewards of running and pacing
I first met Wan Ho Kou three years ago when he paced the Alpine Classic Half Marathon. Up until that time, I had not used pacers during...
Four tips for destination races
As a frequent traveler and runner, I have had the pleasure of combining those two passions from time to time. Races have literally...
5 reasons to run the Key West half marathon
In mid-January when much of the United States is shivering, thoughts often turn to warmer climates like Florida for a much-needed...
Using half marathons as training races
As runners train for long races, it’s recommended to do a shorter race distance in preparation. For example, doing a 10K before a half...
Why I want to be a running coach
“The speed workouts you have me doing are making me stronger/faster I am noticing. Just ran 8 miles and could have kept going. So thank...
Nutrabolt Oktoberfest offers super swag, helps children’s charities
There are just too many interesting races to fit on one’s race calendar, especially in the fall. For most runners, even those who...
The BibRave 100: A look into the list of top races
As any runner knows, there are countless online articles and listicles featuring “the top road races in America,” “10 must-do races,”...
A small race with big heart in a festive town
When a work commitment takes you out of state, what do you do? For me, it means looking to see what race options are available....
