I wanted to love my new Nike Sports Watch GPS, I really did.  But after logging over 50 miles on it, I don’t.  I mean it’s ok, a solid C+(after the late May 2011 firmware update Ben rates the watch B+)… but it needs work to compete with the Garmin GPS watches that dominate [...]

One cannot fathom what it means to run the Boston Marathon unless you have the opportunity.   As a city Boston totally embraces the event.  You are in Marathonville U.S.A. The Arrival While on the plane traveling from Baltimore to Boston, there were people sitting all around me getting ready for the event.  People were all [...]

In marathon running there are 6 major events: NYC Marathon, Chicago Marathon, L.A. Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and the crown jewel – The Boston Marathon.  I am publicly declaring that I am now making qualifying for Boston an official goal.  What does that mean?  It means I will need to complete the Marine Corps [...]

The following post was authored by Jonathan Sagner, a Baltimore runner I recently met while training and running the HAT 50k. What does it mean to you? I wonder what business I have writing about “Life Lesson”? Let’s start with who I am. Like you I am many things to many people. I am a [...]

Yellow Ribbon Fund Has entries to the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon and is looking for runners. What better way to experience the emotional, inspirational Marine Corps Marathon than paying tribute and supporting wounded U.S. Service members while you run?   The Yellow Ribbon Fund Marine Corps Marathon Team is in search of team members. The Yellow [...]

2010 was an amazing year.  Thanks to all of you that gave me love and support to follow my passion for running.  Here is a video with some of the highlights.

Want to burn some Thanksgiving calories and help some kids? Sign up for the first virtual Dailymile Turkey Trot 5k. It’s easy! Step one: SIGN UP and share on Facebook and Twitter, Step two: Donate a small amount $1, $5, or $10 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive 100% of the donations, Step three [...]

Sunday I will be running the NYC Marathon for the first time.  I gotta admit I am pretty excited about it.  Since training and running the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, I have been feeling great and have gained some speed too.  I have high hopes for a great race in NYC.  On my last run before [...]

Week 10 was a breeze.  It was full on tapering.  The most notable thing about the week was getting out to Vail, Colorado to acclimate to the altitude.  The weather was fantastic and Vail itself was beyond beautiful.  BTW, here is a link to download the training guide for the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run.  I used [...]

Check out this article on our fundraising effort for the BCAC!  Donate now!  I also did a radio interview this past week too. Listen It was another great week of training!  The mileage was down but the speed was up.  A special thanks to the dailymile friends that showed up Saturday and ran one of [...]