Archive for the ‘Races’ Category
Where Should You Line Up at the Beginning of a Race?
One of the interesting things to observe at a road race is where people line up at the starting line. Invariably you will see people line up at the very front who have no chance of winning the race, sometimes forcing the true contenders to line up further back and have to run around (or [...]
Boston Marathon Observations
Well, my predictions would have been perfect if you counted who was in the lead during the first few miles. Hall and Nakamura were right there at the front of the packs, pushing the pace. Unfortunately, both of them fell back, finishing 4th and 7th, respectively. Hall’s race isn’t necessarily a disappointment. It was the [...]
My Official Predictions for Boston Marathon 2010
My predictions for who will win the 2010 Boston Marathon are as follows:
Men: Ryan Hall, USA
Women: Yurika Nakamura, Japan
Ryan Hall may be a popular pick among Americans due to his charisma and fast times. He’s committed himself to succeeding at Boston by training on the course for the final three weeks before the race. He’s [...]
How to Watch the 2010 Boston Marathon Online
I get really excited about watching the big city marathons. Boston is at the top of my list because of the tradition of the race and how they invest in the athletes but also because it should be an exciting year for American runners. There’s a fairly decent chance that an American will win for [...]
I Survived the Buffalo Run 50 Miler!
Today I ran the Buffalo Run 50 miler on Antelope Island, which is on the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The race started at 6 AM, so I had to get up at 3:30 AM. Along the way, I picked up my new friend, Matthew Ricks (he goes by the nickname “Twinkies”), who was also [...]
I’m Running 50 Miles Tomorrow
When I was a Boy Scout, they used to do something called the 50/20. The goal was to travel 50 miles in 20 hours by foot. I thought that would be the most amazing accomplishment, but I never had a chance to do one. I only heard about them, and they fascinated me. Ever since [...]