Posts Tagged racing
Race To-Do: Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
on March 22, 2011 by JT in Races, Comments (0)
This year is my first year running a competitor series event (best known for their Rock ‘n’ Roll races). As such, looks like I am running San Diego, Las Vegas and most likely Los Angeles. These not being an all-inclusive list of all the halves I want to run this year… I am already out [...]
LOVE: Keep Calm and RUN ON
on March 18, 2011 by JT in Gear Geek, Comments (0)
I’ve always been a big fan of the whole “Keep Calm and Carry On” sign that became a bit of a design sensation… with so many print and digital memes (is that the right word to use?) you can’t even count them on three hands! This one is my favorite to date, for obvious reasons. [...]
Weekend Runaround: Hike Me To The Moon, LA Marathon’s Cheer Alley
on March 17, 2011 by JT in Races, Running in L.A., Comments (0)
I’m all about the nighttime running/trail events. There is a new inaugural hike happening at Runyon Canyon this weekend hosted by ROCK TODAY. For $15 you will be taken (in different pace groups) up along Runyon for a scenic sunset hike… all ending with a private party in the hills. Not bad! Tickets must by [...]
Confession: My Running Addiction
on February 17, 2010 by JT in Training, Comments (2)
I remember coming across an article in Runner’s World about running addiction a while ago. I looked it up on a whim today because I was pontificating over my recently and very strictly limited racing schedule (I cut back on racing a ton). Being able to take a step back made me realize how much [...]
Is Being Race Crazy Like Being Boy Crazy?
on February 9, 2010 by JT in Running in L.A., Comments (7)
I can still picture every moment as soon as the finish line was in my line of sight, the tears, elation, adrenaline rush, complete awe, my heart even skipped a beat I was so happy. It was kind of like falling in love for the first time. Everything is just perfect. The next day, the race was over and it was gone. Post race depression set in. “How am I ever going to feel that way ever again?”