My race log

This is my race log.

A work in progress, this is a first draft at listing my lifetime races. I started keeping a run log and racing regularly in 2003, yet the data is spread all over the place. I hope to get it all organized and make this post a permanent link in sidebar.

Check back for updates, addition of personal comment, and when available, links to race reports.

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1998
June - Sound to Narrows 12k, Tacoma WA (time unknown)
Sep - Super Jock 'n Jill 13.1M, Woodinville WA (1:31)
Oct - Portland Marathon, OR (3:18); first marathon

Comments: Stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA from 1997-2001. The Sound to Narrows race is a Tacoma tradition on a pretty, yet wicked hilly course. On 8 weeks notice, joined my roommate and another colleague on a crash-course in marathon. Longest long run 18 miles. Ran my first half and full marathons.

1999
June - Sound to Narrows 12k, Tacoma WA (time unknown)
Sep - Super Jock 'n Jill 13.1M, Woodinville WA (1:5x)
Oct - Royal Victoria Marathon, British Columbia (3:22)

Comments: Not as dilligent at training this year. Golf was still my pastime of choice.

2003 (5 races)
4/26 - Borgess 5k, Kalamazoo MI (20:19) - 5k debut
6/14 - Kalamazoo Klassic 10k (40:54) - PR
7/4 - Lindsey's 5k, Richland MI (19:26) - PR
9/7 - Cleveland Clinic River Run Half Marathon 13.1M (1:27:41) - PR breakthough race
10/19 - Columbus Marathon (3:13:58) - PR

Comments: Naturally, every distance in my debut season would be a PR. 2003 was the year I finally quit smoking. Cold turkey on Aug 15. I aimed directly for Boston Marathon qualifying (sub-3:11) and fell less than two minutes shy. The River Run HM was a huge breakout performance. I had no idea I could maintain that sort of speed.

2004 (12 races)
3/7 - Shamrock 15k (1:08:49)
4/24 - Cleveland Marathon (3:13:13) - PR
5/29 - Race for the Parks 4M (25:20) - Distance debut
6/6 - Rocky River 5M (33:07)
6/12 - Bees Cross Country 5k (23:21)
7/4 - Bay Days 5M (31:47) - PR
7/31 - Buckeye Trail 50km (5:36) - First ultramarathon
9/12 - River Run Half Marathon 13.1M (1:39:29) - 1:40 pacer
9/19 - Buckeye Half Marathon 13.1M (1:30:48)
10/2 - Akron Marathon (3:39:50) - 3:40 pacer
10/10 - Towpath Marathon Relay, 6mi leg (38:10) - Member of Team Endura: w/Angie, Chris, Tiffany & Marie
10/24 - Detroit Marathon (3:15:40) - Started too fast, crawled to the finish. Humid day

Comments: In 2004 came close again, but still chasing the BQ. This year I discovered the Mohican Trail 100 as I ran as pacer for an Arizona woman who finished 2nd place. Went 35 miles through the night with Jody. I've been enchanted with Mohican ever since.

2005 (17 races)
3/6 - Youngstown Half Marathon - (1:29:06) - Revised course due to construction this year. Less hills.
4/10 - Athens (OH) Marathon (3:22:48) - Hot and humid day. 55F at start, 75F at two-hour mark. I survived.
5/1 - Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati OH (3:09:27) - PR and Boston Qualifer
5/22 - Cleveland Marathon (3:30:05) - 3:30 pacer
5/28 - Race for the Parks 4M (24:38) - PR
6/5 - Rocky River 5M - (32:55) - Hot 80F at start
7/17 - Findlay Lake Sprint Triathlon (1:24) - First triathlon; a cross-country run course.
7/30 - Buckeye Trail 50km (4:53) - PR Perfect weather and breakthrough ultra race.
7/30 - Shot in the Dark 4M (27:29) - Became a certified loon on this day.
8/14 - Greater Cleveland Sprint Tri - (1:21)
8/21 - Charity Challenge 5k "Dee's Race" (18:58) - PR
8/28 - Woodbury (MN) Half Marathon (1:33:30) - Nice training run while on vacation.
9/12 - Cleveland River Run Half Marathon (1:26:21) - PR
10/1 - Akron Marathon (3:40) - 3:40 pacer
10/9 - Towpath Marathon (3:19:50) - Huge negative split, 1:44/1:35
10/23 - Detroit Marathon (3:40) - 3:40 pacer
11/19 - JFK 50 Mile (8:28)

Comments: Started this year still aiming at the BQ. First try did not work. Bounced back after a super warm day in Athens to make a good run at the Flying Pig. Ran first 50M race in November at the JFK 50.

2006 (18 races)
3/5 - Youngstown Half Marathon (1:32)
4/8 - Spring Classic 5K (18:56) - PR
4/17 - Boston Marathon (3:16)
4/29 - Kentucky Derby Marathon, Louisville KY (3:40) - 3:40 pacer
5/7 - Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati OH (3:27)
6/10 - Laurel Ultra 70M, Ohiopyle PA (15 hours 54 min) - Longest run to date
7/8 - Muddy Paws 5M trail (43:xx)
7/29 - Buckeye Trail 50K (5:21)
8/6 - Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon (1:14:06)
9/2 - Celebrate Westlake 5 mile (31:29) - PR
9/9 - Groundhog 50K (4:39) - PR
9/10 - Erie Marathon (3:32) - first back-to-back weekend
9/23 - YUT-C 50K (5:18)
9/30 - Akron Marathon (3:40) - 3:40 pacer
10/7 - Nature's Bin 5K (19:11)
10/21 - Presque Isle 12 hour (76 miles) - New distance PR
11/4 - West Haven 5K (18:49) - PR
11/18 - JFK 50 Mile (DNF- injury)

2007 (10 races)
3/5 - Youngstown Half (1:42)
4/14 - Bull Run Run 50M (8:17) PR
5/6 - Flying Pig Marathon (3:08) PR
6/16 - Mohican Trail 100 mile (21:16) Debut 100
7/21 - Shot in the Dark 4M (25:01)
8/19 - Perfect 10 Mile (1:03:56) PR
9/8 - Dances with Dirt 100km relay (9:11)
10/7 - Steamtown Marathon (3:16)
10/21 - Rocky River Spirit 5K (18:58)
10/28 - Grand Rapids Marathon (3:04:07) PR


Whew! I'm still gathering thoughts on 2007. There's unfinished business out there and I'm aiming for higher heights in 2008.

2008 (6 races)
1/5 - Team Slug Fattest Butt 50km (4:52)
1/26 - Winter Buckeye Trail 50km (5:10)
2/16 - Chili Bowl 5km (19:19)
3/30 - ING Georgia Marathon (3:24:16)
4/12 - Run for your life 5km (18:30) PR
4/21 - Boston Marathon (3:06:54)