Lake Placid Marathon is the Second-Best Race to be according to Runner’s World
Runner’s World magazine offers the results of their reader’s survey in the January edition. The Lake Placid Marathon came in second for best destination marathon, picked from the 435 marathons offered...
View ArticleThe good/bad idea: The run commute
The genesis for run commuting was several years ago while I was training for the Mohawk Hudson Marathon. The training program I was following, like most plans, called for a long run from 7 to 20 miles...
View ArticleNo miracle on asphalt at the Lake Placid Half Marathon
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antione de Saint Exupery “No plan survives first contact with the enemy.” – Helmuth von Moltke the Elder The goals: Run a 1:40 half marathon at...
View ArticleSwimming out of my own head with help from the Capital District Triathlon Club
“Is there anyone here for the first time?” the organizer asked. One guy raised his hand. That guy was me. I was standing knee-deep in Crystal Lake with dozens of triathletes, admitting I was a complete...
View ArticleMy version of Rose Ruiz at the Lake Siog Triathlon
Before we even get started, I admit it. You got me. I cheated. I did a Rose Ruiz. I went off course — way the heck off course. I didn’t do it any of it on purpose. The swim started well. I hadn’t...
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