2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Race Recap Part II: The Last 9.2 Miles
I ended the first part of my recap with a description of dehydration that probably has repulsed most casual readers. As you may recall, I found out that I was much more dehydrated than I had believed,...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Race Recap Part I: The First 17 Miles
Another excellent Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon weekend is in the books! For the third straight year, I had the privilege to serve as an Official Ambassador for the race, which meant that Sheila and I...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: It’s Taper Time!
Regardless of whether I’ve been training for a half marathon or a full marathon, I’ve always had a period of time in which heightened work-related responsibilities combine with increased training...
View ArticleAnd The 2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Race Entry Giveaway Winner Is…
First of all, I’d like to extend a sincere thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway. I am glad to see that so many people are still eager to register! I hope that all of you keep reading far into the...
View ArticleRace Entry Giveaway for the 2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon!
Due to the fact that I accidentally held my giveaway on the week on which another Official Ambassador held their giveaway, I am extending the deadline for my contest for another week! You now have...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: Week 8
Heading into Week 8, I was feeling awful. Despite already having the flu last December and getting a flu shot in January, I wound up having what I thought was the flu again. Having learned my lesson...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: Week 7 – I’m Sick!
Heading into Week 7, I was a bit nervous because I had 12 miles lined up for my long run. With the weather in Cleveland still less than optimal for outdoor running, I was dreading having to do 12 miles...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: Week 6
I can’t believe that I’m done with one-third of my training plan for the 2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. 2015 is flying by! Monday, February 16: Because my mileage was increasing significantly this...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: Week 5
Week 5 of training was pretty uneventful, but in a good way. My knee held up well all week long and I managed to get all of my runs in! Monday, February 9: Rest day! Tuesday, February 10: This is the...
View Article2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training: Week 4 Recap
I can’t believe that Week 4 is already here! The past few weeks have flown by. Monday, February 2: I didn’t make it to the gym, but I did wind up shoveling snow for 30 minutes and pushing various cars...
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