Last Sunday was the second annual Scrumpy Skedaddle at Almar Orchards. Hard to believe it's been a year since the notorious happenings of 2014! But there I was, with a couple thousand of my best friends, lining up for a sprint through the orchard on a brisk fall day. Overcast and drizzly? Who cared? This …
Continue reading Scrumpy Skedaddle Recap: The V.I.P. “Inside” Report
IT ALL STARTED WHEN I broke one of my cardinal rules on race day. And now just look where it's taken me. I suppose I should be honored to receive a V.I.P. of anything. But this? Well, read on and judge for yourself. The Scrumpy Skeddadle is the final event of the Thirsty Three, a …
Ninety percent of this game is mental, and the other half is physical. - Yogi Berra Training for my first marathon four years ago, I ran 16 miles along the back roads from Honor, Michigan to Beulah and Benzonia, then back. It was a pretty route, but by mile 13 I was sick and tired …
Continue reading Run Woodstock Part Deux: Shutting the Brain Off
MY FIRST EVER 100K FINISH! Run Woodstock, "a weekend of peace, love, music and running," has become my favorite annual event. Despite some brutal conditions over the years, including swamp-like trails, thunderstorms, and falling trees, it's always a laid-back and joyful atmosphere. Out on the trails the runners encourage each other throughout, and the campers …
Continue reading Woodstock 100K: The Thrill of Victory, and the Agony of De Feet
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