Tag Archives: Racing

Maryland “hilliest” Half Marathon

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Russ

This past Saturday I ran the Maryland Half Marathon in Fulton, MD (or the planned community of Maple Lawn) and surrounding areas.  I’ve never run it before despite living about 15-20 minutes away.  Shame on me.  I kinda figured it … Continue reading →

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Delaware Trail Marathon (and a muddy 5K)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Russ

What an adventure!  I really didn’t know what to expect having never run a trail marathon the week after racing a half…and having never run on said trails.  That didn’t prevent me from attempting to predict my finish.  I picked … Continue reading →

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Oh yes…wait, what?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Russ

Admittedly I have no idea what I am doing.  I mean, I know I need to run.  Thanks Captain Obvious.  But if I want to be successful in my upcoming challenge in September – to run 207 miles (give or … Continue reading →

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When Half Makes it Complete

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Russ

It’s been a month or more but the Challenge is complete. As if I wasn’t really busy during the Challenge, things got busier with work and preparing to be Race Director for a 5K. But let’s put a ribbon on … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Complicated

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Russ

At least it doesn’t have to be.  But if you show up to a triathlon these days you’re likely to have bike envy, wheel envy, body envy or all of the above.  There are many folks that have a lot … Continue reading →

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Racin’ the Nation (#1 of 6)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Russ

The Nation’s Triathlon (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run) was all about finishing and preparing to race again.  I was nervous but excited to get the challenge started in earnest.  On Saturday, my son Ryan and I got a late start … Continue reading →

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Columbia Triathlon Race Report

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Russ

The weather conditions were favorable for PRs with sunny skies in the morning giving way to clouds, temps in the low 60’s and light rain for a brief period.  So would I best my PR of 2:41:16 set in 2006?  … Continue reading →

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ChesapeakeMan and the Challenge are Complete!

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Russ

The picture doesn’t begin to tell the tale that was the ChesapeakeMan Ultra Distance Triathlon.  It will take some time to compose but suffice to say it had its ups and downs but was worth it.  I can’t thank my … Continue reading →

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General Smallwood Race Report (#3 of 4)

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Russ

If you’re like me you’re might be wondering, “Just who is General Smallwood and why is there a race named in his honor?”  Or not.  But here’s your Maryland history lesson for the day.  William Smallwood was a Revolutionary War officer, … Continue reading →

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SavageMan Half Iron Race Report (#2 of 4)

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Russ

There’s already a race in California that is called “The World’s Toughest Half” but this one is the world’s most “Savage” triathlon. Which is tougher? I doubt it matters. So why is this race called SavageMan? The race site offers … Continue reading →

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