The Accidental PR
I know I’m getting lazy about keeping up with the blog when I can immediately follow one race report with another. But, here we are. I signed up for the … Continue reading
A Nice Jog in the City of Wind (Chicago 2011 Race Report)
If you’re running short on time, here’s the abbreviated version of my Chicago Marathon 2011 experience: Create plan Execute plan Congratulate self for successful plan execution with deep dish pizza … Continue reading
Woe to the Finish-Line Video
Can someone tell me when, exactly, finish-line videos became “the thing”? I feel like I’ve missed quite a few American cultural moments being in Europe – Charlie Sheen’s meltdown, Sarah … Continue reading
Race Report: Düsseldorf Marathon 2011
A week ago at this time, I was sitting at an outdoor cafe in Aachen, eating a giant bowl of spätzle, wearing a skirt, and wondering if I’d ever be … Continue reading
Race Report: DVV Antwerp 10 Miles
I think it’s fair to say I’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the idea of living in Europe. I don’t mean that in the “I want to stay here … Continue reading
The Elusive Turkey Trot
On the other side of the Atlantic, it’s the day before Thanksgiving. On this side of the Atlantic, it’s the day before my company’s IT department kills our work email … Continue reading
Part 3: Chicago Marathon 2010
Continued from Part 2. The Fall I should have known better than to set a goal about falling. I’m still not entirely sure what happened. I know I tripped, and … Continue reading
Part 2: Chicago Marathon 2010
Continued from Part 1. The Start Line The San Antonio Marathon, with 25,000 or so entrants, is not a small race. That being said, it doesn’t hold a candle to … Continue reading
Part 1: Chicago Marathon 2010
[Since the length of my Chicago race report defies everything I’ve ever learned about online readability, the long-awaited report is coming to you in 3 parts. Who doesn’t love a … Continue reading
Down Time
You’ve probably noticed that the blog has been a bit dead lately. It’s certainly been lurking in the back of my mind, like that term paper you should have started … Continue reading
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