Old and slow

If you're a marathoner, especially if you're either "of a certain age" or a slower runner/walker, you'll probably relate to my posts. I've completed all the states, my total is over 80, and I've even collected a few age group awards along the way. But I'm always in the last 10% of finishers, thus my view is always from the back of the pack.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Countdown continues

I completed my 99th marathon on Sunday at the Florida Sheriff's Boys Ranch, just north of Live Oak, FL. It was a small, very friendly run. At first, I thought that doing 4 6+ mile laps would be so boring, but it actually turned out to be all right. At least I knew what was coming, and had a sense of where I was in the overall distance. No crowds, but friendly support on the course and at the end. Best of all, hot showers available after. If you like small events, you'd probably enjoy this one.

In two weeks, I'll reach 100 at Cape May, New Jersey at the Ocean Drive Marathon. Then the week after that, it's off to Yakima, WA for the Yakima River Canyon run. Mama Jean Evansmore and I will celebrate our 100-marathon milestone, while Frank Bartocci will celebrate his 400th!
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