Half marathon season is upon us, and I’ve just finished my last virtual race of the summer. Keep in mind that in Houston, race season kicks off in October when it starts to finally cool off, and ends by the spring when it gets hot again. To me, anyway. I can’t/won’t/refuse to run outside when […]
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A Review of Virtual Strides: Quest for the Lost Scroll
I’ll run any distance, any place, and at any time for a shiny race medal. Even virtual races! I’ve been adding Virtual Strides medals to my collection for a couple years now, and usually participate whenever they have a pretty medal that I want, or when they’re funding a charity that I want to support. […]
I’ve Run Everywhere, Man: Vacation Running
I would’ve never considered running on vacation…but gelato happens, so I suppose one must find a balance. I’ve been a runner for about two years. Even though I love my city (Houston), I travel as much as possible. Staying trained for races is what led me to run that one time in London, which opened up […]
I’ve Run Everywhere, Man: Destination Racing
I’ve been a runner for about two years. I love my city (Houston) but it’s crazy hot here, and the mosquitoes fly faster than I can outrun them. So our “racing season” is limited to a few short months between the first cold front in October and the last cold front in February. What’s a […]