I ran my first 5K at 31, the 2013 Binghamton Bridge Run 5K.
Based on the race clock in the picture, it took about 37 minutes. I still have that shirt.
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My First Ultramarathon Was A DNF
My first ultramarathon was a DNF. I thought it would be a great idea for my first ultramarathon 50K to be the 2023 Cayuga Trails 50 in Ithaca, NY. 31 miles of 6,882’ elevation gain. At the time, it was the closest ultramarathon to me at just over an hour…
Syrup Shots and Survival: A Double Race Weekend
I got through my double race weekend with a few naps. Then life got in the way of running for several weeks. Maple Madness 5K The Maple Syrup race was awesome, as always. Drier than the last few years but still cold enough to huddle by the bonfire. The hills…
I Double-Booked Myself Into a 5K and 15K (And I’m Kind of Excited About It)
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