Winter Race Long Beach was severely hit by hurricane Sandy and I wanted to contribute by participating in a race there. I got the opportunity in February. Although, I ran this race just to test my ability, as I was struggling with some cold that later, in December, transformed in a sinus infection. I was … Continue reading →
I have always been lucky to have a companion who would travel with me for the marathon trips. Having a designated driver, not participating in the marathon allowed me to book a hotel further away from the frenzy of the event and have an easy access to the start line. For the Philadelphia marathon, the … Continue reading →
I finished my last long run in preparation for the Philadelphia marathon. As I always do, I adjusted my training after the preceding marathon. I ran more long runs than the generally known training plans recommend, but I ran them in slower pace, always 3 hours and 5 minutes regardless the distance. I gained only … Continue reading →
This year was a little bit different from the previous years, as I actively participated in the organization of the Malverne 5K run and the kids races that preceded the 5K run. The full recap of the event is posted on the Malverne 5K Run website. Regarding my own running, there wasn’t much happening. Except … Continue reading →
