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2009 Richmond Marathon Race Report
Official chip time: 2:58:12, 51st overall, 3rd in 40-44 age group Splits: 13.1M – 1:30:07 (6:53/mile), 20M – 2:17:53 (6:54/mile):, 26.2M – 2:58:12 (6:48/mile) Where do I start? I guess 6am on race morning is as good a place as any. ...
One Month Later. What’s Been Happening?
The last time I posted something, I’d just completed a 26.2 mile training run. A lot has happened since then, but I guess the big news is that I have a real marathon to run this weekend in Richmond, VA. Before I share my race goal(s), I’l...
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan Week 2 Begins
With Week 1 comfortably in the bag, it’s time to continue the Base Phase of the McMillan Training Plan. Here’s how the week has gone so far: Monday (Day 8): Circumstances dictated a treadmill run on Monday. I wasn’t really looking f...
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan Week 1
Well, Week 1 of the marathon training plan is officially behind me. No real shocks or surprises, but it’s satisfying to look back at seven successful workouts to kick me off on the road to Richmond ‘09. Day 5: A very enjoyable, controlled...
2009 Richmond Marathon Training Begins
Here we go again! I’ve dug out last year’s custom marathon training plan (courtesy of McMillan Running), blown off the cobwebs and worked out my training paces for each and every workout Greg McMillan has planned for me. With just 19 week...
Runner’s World Launches Marathon Challenge In Partnership With The SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Runner’s World will kick off its first-ever Marathon Challenge in partnership with the SunTrust Richmond Marathon. Official word from Sportsbackers.org is as follows: The Marathon Challenge, which is billed as a premium community-oriented progr...
Early Pay Day
Slightly off-topic, but thought I’d share anyway. The USPS post man was very kind to me today; two pieces of mail, both with good news. #1 - $250 check from Richmond Sports Backers for my 1st Place Male Masters at the 2008 Richmond Marathon. I ...
Richmond Marathon Award Arrives In The Mail
Just over five weeks have passed since my third marathon of 2008, the Richmond Marathon, so it was great to receive a small package in the mail containing a special award - a very nice plaque confirming by place as 1st Masters Runner in the 2008 Rich...
FREE 2008 Richmond Marathon Finisher Certificate
Just like last year, 2008 Richmond Marathon finishers can head over to Brightroom.com to order a finisher certificate for the race. If you completed the race, here’s how to get your FREE (well, I guess it’s included in the entry fee somew...
Richmond Marathon Race Report
Richmond Marathon - 8:00am Saturday, November 15th 2008. Slept good, woke once or twice to the sound of heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Briefly wondered if the race would be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, but figured I’d find o...
Richmond Marathon: The Results Are In…
Unofficial finish time - 2:51:27 Not quite a PR, but I’m happy. I was on track for a sub-2:51:00 until about mile 20, but then it got tough. The strong headwind didn’t help, but fighting slight fatigue in my legs was also a factor. Not on...
Richmond Marathon Course Preview
Thanks to Dana Blackmer of The Extra Gear, you can now enjoy a high quality preview of the 2008 Richmond Marathon course with mental skills tips on how to compete in it. Thanks Dana; it certainly brings back memories of last year and will definit...
