2021 Barkley Fall Classic Recap

2021 Barkley Fall Classic Recap

I realized I hadn't added this race recap to my site. Maybe I was trying to put it out of my mind. Somewhere along the way in Frozen Head State Park, I destroyed my knee. I am nearly 100% certain that it was this race that I tore my meniscus at the root and have not...

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2019 New York City Marathon Recap

2019 New York City Marathon Recap

This race felt more like an obligation than an adventure. I know this is a departure from my usual jovial race recaps that revolve around port-o-pot mishaps or bloody nipples. Fortunately, this race had neither of those, but it lacked something else. 

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SHOE REVIEW – SKECHERS GORUN RAZOR 3 HYPER

SHOE REVIEW – SKECHERS GORUN RAZOR 3 HYPER

I’m hooked man.Skechers.Yes, Skechers!The company that makes light-up shoes for kids and semi-dressy shoes for adults. Clunky looking running shoes.But, out of nowhere, they grabbed my attention with a performance line that is pretty darn impressive.I had...

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My Marathons

2013 Shamrock Marathon3:17:16 2015 Wineglass Marathon2:59:49 2017 Kauai Marathon3:32:02 2019 Erie Marathon3:16:01 2013 Baltimore Marathon3:40:20 2016 Boston Marathon3:11:11 2018 Shamrock Marathon3:17:24 2014 Shamrock Marathon3:04:17 2016 Marine Corps Marathon3:24:36...

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For Lucas 10×10 – Take the Challenge!

For Lucas 10×10 – Take the Challenge!

HERE WE GO AGAIN! The For Lucas 10x10 Challenge is back! Are you ready to challenge yourself? Do you find helping others to be a source of motivation? Then the 10x10 challenge is for you!   Lucas would have been 15 years old on September 18, 2019. He will live...

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Leveling Up in the Coaching Game – RRCA Level II Coaching Certification

Leveling Up in the Coaching Game – RRCA Level II Coaching Certification

I am proud to say that I am now officially an RRCA Level II Certified Adult Distance Running Coach and RRCA Level II Certified Youth Coach! For the past year I have been working to complete the course work to obtain those distinctions and have learned a lot through the RRCA’s coaching education program.

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No Ninja For Me

No Ninja For Me

Remember that time I said “After Boston, what’s next? American Ninja Warrior?”

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The New Goodr Bike Sunglasses – Product Review

The New Goodr Bike Sunglasses – Product Review

I have a ridiculously huge collection of Goodr brand sunglasses. I can't help myself. They are cheap ($25) and have SO MANY COLORS! And I am an Ambassador, so I get some perks here and there.When the new Super Fly bike style glasses were introduced, I...

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For Lucas 10×10 – Take the Challenge!

For Lucas 10×10 – Take the Challenge!

The For Lucas 10x10 Challenge is back! Are you ready to challenge yourself? Do you find helping others to be a source of motivation? Then the 10x10 challenge is for you!   The Challenge: In the months of November and December, participants must run, walk, bike or...

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A New Goal For Lucas – Helping to Keep Memories Alive

A New Goal For Lucas – Helping to Keep Memories Alive

As most of you know, I donate $1 for each mile I run to the University of Virginia Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I started doing this about 7 years ago as a way to help other families that are going through what my wife, Jen, and I went through when we lost Lucas shortly after he was born.

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