Some of My Marathons

Marine Corps Marathon, October 2001

Marine Corps Marathon, October 2002

Ah, the Marine Corps Marathon! There's a reason I've run this one 5 times! A great course through NoVA, Georgetown, and past all the great sites in D.C.. Huge crowds and the Marines do a great job with the logistics. Don't miss this one!

New York City Marathon, November 2004

My most memorable race ever. If they would helicopter me to Staten Island in the morning (rather than waiting hours in line for the bus in Midtown), this would the be race to do every year. Millions of spectators, huge numbers of runners, large doses of fun, and an amazing run through all five boroughs.

National Capital Marathon, May 2004

No crowds, but a well organzed race through the best parts of Ottawa. Except for the horrific trip through Hull in Quebecistan, very pretty. A really nice course. Recommended.

Chicago Marathon, October 2005

Totally fun race. Big crowd, lots of music, and great course!

Green Bay Marathon, May 2006

Fun course along the river, with that most excellent lap through Lambeau Field.

Calgary Stampede Marathon, July 2006

Hang your head in shame, walker. Too hot. Too much Stampede. 4:04:00 in the 26C heat.

Toronto International Marathon, October 15th, 2006

C-c-c-cold day (3C). 3:40:49. Very ugly course with inadequate water stations. Pass on this one.

Great day! Note the new PR: 3:29:40!

Marine Corps Marathon.
October 26, 2008

Oops, came late to the start line and had to run around 10 000 Oprahs.

Austin Marathon
February 15, 2009

Oops, forgot to train.

Madison Marathon
May 31, 2010

I actually trained, and had high hopes of a PR. Tough, tough course. Way too hot (89 degrees). Actually up and down Observatory Hill and up and down those crazy hills in Maple Bluff. I almost died. I'm sure the sunburn will kill me down the road anyways.

Next up: not sure.