by Running Dad | Jan 28, 2013 | Race Reviews
RACE RECAP:
The race was held at Signal Knob Middle School in Strasburg, VA. It was snowy and cold. Roads were a bit icy and the course took us from pavement, to gravel, to a wooded trail and back to pavement. The tandem portion of the race s that you team up with another runner and add up your times. I teamed up with my friend Steve. He came at 23:54. The ice and snow definitely made it a challenge.
RESULTS EMAIL:
Congratulations on finishing the WS #5: Stickman’s Tandem on January 26, 13. For your records, the weather that day was Light flurries and Cold, 21 F.
There were 20 finishers in the Male 30 to 39 age group and 171 finishers in the race. (remember your age calculation date is 31 Dec for Winter Series scoring!)
Your overall finish place was 27 and your age group finish place was 11. Your overall finish percentile was 16 while your age group percentile was 55. Your time of 20:39 gave you a 6:40 pace per mile.
by Running Dad | Jan 25, 2013 | Running Tips
Would it be lame to carry a bicycle horn or bell while running? Or an air horn – now that would be cool.
I have found myself on many runs approaching other runners or walkers that are up ahead with their back to me. So the person doesn’t know I am approaching from behind and that can be an unsettling feeling. (more…)
by Running Dad | Jan 25, 2013 | Shoe Reviews
I spent a long time searching for the best shoe to wear for Tough Mudder. If you are not familiar with the Tough Mudder, it is a 10-12 mile military style obstacle course. Mud, water, ice, electricity. Fun, right?! You can check out the madness at the Tough Mudder site. (more…)
by Running Dad | Jan 24, 2013 | Trails of Thought
Those were the words of my six year old son when his teacher asked what he wanted to do better in the new year. This dad’s heart filled with pride that his son has embraced a sport we can both enjoy together for years to come. The seasonal sports come and go, but as I have learned this year, there is almost always a race nearby to take part in. Or time to run in the neighborhood. Time to chat as we run together. Time to get faster. Time to get closer. Time to run.
This is what being a Running Dad (or mom) is all about.
by Running Dad | Jan 23, 2013 | Marathon Training, Trails of Thought
Last night was the first time I have had to go to the gym to get a run in. I waited until the boys were asleep so I would not miss any family time. 10:00 rolled around and I headed out into the 10 degree weather for the gym.
At that time of night, and that temperature, there are not many people out for a workout. Just one other brave soul trotting along on a treadmill. (more…)
