Running

  • Running the Tokyo Marathon

    Running the Tokyo Marathon

    My first stop in Japan was Tokyo, to run the 2015 Tokyo Marathon. Miho and I had originally entered the marathon registration lottery months before, however unfortunately, only I won an entry. I still had a good run without her – although not nearly as much fun or motivation to kick ass! Running through the…

  • Entering Cambodia via Phnom Penh

    Entering Cambodia via Phnom Penh

    Vietnam was great, and I really wish I could have spent much more time there. It’s certainly a country worth returning to. However, I was on a somewhat tight schedule, and still wanted to see Cambodia. I took a bus across from Saigon to Phnom Penh, and checked into the Mad Monkey Hostel in the…

  • Faster and Faster at the Olympics

    Faster and Faster at the Olympics

    The NY Times recently posted this excellent explainer feature documenting how Olympic sports have gotten faster and faster over the years. The piece focuses on the Men’s 100-Meter Sprint, but covers other important events, like the 100 meter freestyle swim, and long jump. From NY Times: Based on the athletes’ average speeds, if every Olympic…

  • Running in Newark

    Finally, an outside run for the week. After National Registry EMT-B testing, we got out of class a bit early. There was just enough sunlight left for a quick 5 mile run out to the industrial wasteland surrounding Newark, California.

  • Running into 2012 with the New York Road Runners

    Running into 2012 with the New York Road Runners

    New years eve always sucks. You always end up getting very excited and concerned over having the “perfect” new years, and being in the best spot right at midnight.. and inevitably, it never happens. At least for me, in many past years, although I’ve been in good places I’m always just short of the absolute…

  • New York Road Runners Jingle Bell Jog

    New York Road Runners Jingle Bell Jog

    Jingle Bell Jog jingle jingle 25:16:05 jingle jingle 3.7 miles jingle jingle hot chocolate jingle jingle bells on our shoes jingle jingle jingle jingle…. Distance:  3.7 miles, 6.0 kilometers Date/Time:  December 10, 2011, 9:00 AM Location:  Prospect Park, Brooklyn Weather:  41 Degrees, 62% Humidity, Wind NW 8MPH, Fair.

  • Cincinnati Turkey Day 10K

    Cincinnati Turkey Day 10K

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  • Videoblog: On the Finish Line of the 2011 NYC Marathon

    A few thoughts moments after finishing the NYC Marathon in 03:53. I ran with my Apple iPhone 4 in a n armband, although I didn’t use it to listen to music or track anything.

  • Accidental Half Marathon? Hello 4-Mile Canyon.

    After training for about a month at 9,000 feet in Telluride, Colorado, running in Boulder at about 5,000 feet felt great. I initially intended to go out for a quick 5K jog, but got caught up in the good vibes of Boulder Canyon and 4-Mile Canyon and ended up hacking out a half marathon. Kick…

  • 10 Mile Trail Run in Leadville Around Turquoise Lake

    Today after WFR class, my friend Amber and I took a beautiful 10mile trail run around Turquoise Lake, just outside of Leadville, Colorado. Amber is a three time finisher of the Leadville Trail 100 race, and it was interesting running with her to hear about the world of ultra running. Taking it slow and long…

  • Running the 2011 Bolder Boulder 10km Road Race

    Today in the Memorial Day tradition, I ran the Bolder Boulder 10km Road Race. It’s a great race through the streets of Boulder, Colorado, giving a complete tour of the town. I’ve been running this race since college, and every year it’s great. The entire town comes out to watch, everybody has fun, and the…