by PavementRunner | May 9, 2017 | Everything Else
Running 20 miles alone is something I rarely look forward to. Sure there is a sense of serenity in taking on a distance in solitude and getting lost in your own mind, but it just sounds so daunting. 20 is a lot. I’ve written in the past about breaking up...
by PavementRunner | Apr 10, 2017 | Everything Else
It makes total sense to me: start at midnight and run the San Francisco Marathon course backwards (from finish to start), then jump in line with everyone else and run the official marathon at 6am. 26.2 miles twice for a 52.4 mile adventure. And you do it for charity....
by PavementRunner | Mar 29, 2017 | Everything Else
This post is sponsored in partnership with USA TODAY Sports Active Alliance. This will be my 8th Oakland Running Festival expo. It has been at the same location each year (The Oakland Marriott City Center), and the layout, look, and feel has stayed pretty consistent....
by PavementRunner | Mar 22, 2017 | Everything Else
Sponsored Post. When I crossed the finish line at the inaugural Oakland Running Festival (2010), I knew that the event had captured something special. There hadn’t been a full marathon in Oakland for 25 years and bringing one back to the city known as “the...
by PavementRunner | Feb 6, 2017 | Everything Else
They were a pair of white shoes, with blue and yellow accent colors. I honestly can’t remember which model they were, but I remember I felt pretty fancy in them. I had never owned a pair of running shoes and these ones felt good and looked good, and that was...
by PavementRunner | Jan 25, 2017 | Everything Else
Or at least the ones that were submitted to this blog. It’s always fun to see everyone’s favorite moments from the previous year. Whether it’s a highlight from a race, a photo of family and friends, or your favorite donut (spoiler: there are no donut...