richmond marathon
Runner’s World Launches Marathon Challenge In Partnership With The SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Runner’s World will kick off its first-ever Marathon Challenge in partnership with the SunTrust Richmond Marathon. Official word from Sportsbackers.org is as follows: The Marathon Challenge, which is billed as a premium community-oriented program built around an exclusive 16-week training plan created by Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso, will be highlighted in Runner’s World Magazine [...]
Early Pay Day
Slightly off-topic, but thought I’d share anyway. The USPS post man was very kind to me today; two pieces of mail, both with good news. #1 – $250 check from Richmond Sports Backers for my 1st Place Male Masters at the 2008 Richmond Marathon. I actually received the hardware award towards the end of December [...]
Richmond Marathon Award Arrives In The Mail
Just over five weeks have passed since my third marathon of 2008, the Richmond Marathon, so it was great to receive a small package in the mail containing a special award – a very nice plaque confirming by place as 1st Masters Runner in the 2008 Richmond Marathon. Despite tough race-day conditions I fared pretty [...]
FREE 2008 Richmond Marathon Finisher Certificate
Just like last year, 2008 Richmond Marathon finishers can head over to Brightroom.com to order a finisher certificate for the race. If you completed the race, here’s how to get your FREE (well, I guess it’s included in the entry fee somewhere) Richmond Marathon Finisher Certificate: Head over to the Richmond Marathon web site. On [...]
Richmond Marathon Race Report
Richmond Marathon – 8:00am Saturday, November 15th 2008. Slept good, woke once or twice to the sound of heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Briefly wondered if the race would be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, but figured I’d find out soon enough and went back to sleep. Breakfast alarm went off at 4:55am (3 [...]
Richmond Marathon: The Results Are In…
Unofficial finish time – 2:51:27 Not quite a PR, but I’m happy. I was on track for a sub-2:51:00 until about mile 20, but then it got tough. The strong headwind didn’t help, but fighting slight fatigue in my legs was also a factor. Not one runner passed me after about mile 7 and I [...]
