Tag: marathoner

The journey of marathon training

.Reading time 12 minutes.

I was talking to a couple pals on twitter the other week about what makes someone a marathoner (actually, the topic at hand was what makes someone call themselves an ultrarunner, but the topic extends). For me, if any person who has traversed 26.2 miles with a bib on asks me this question, I respond, […]

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Race Report: Philadelphia Marathon

.Reading time 24 minutes.

I’ve done it. I’ve completed my first full marathon. I can call myself a marathoner! It was  grueling, thrilling, wonderful experience. And here’s how it all went down. Race weekend Like a boss, I forgot to actually request off Friday November 16 from work (though my boss let me have it. I’m a genius). But […]

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