by PavementRunner | Mar 1, 2010 | Pavey Post
On March 28, the city of Oakland will be hosting it’s first marathon in 25 years. The inaugural Oakland Running Festival includes a full and half-marathon, a four-person relay, a 5k and a Kids Fun Run. I was fortunate enough to be in contact with Gene Brtalik,...
by PavementRunner | Feb 25, 2010 | Pavey Post
Decision made! I will be running the Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon on Saturday, June 26, 2010. There is a price increase this Sunday, so if you are on the fence, now is the time to register. Here is a quick RUNdown about the event Location: Seattle, WA Start Line: At...
by PavementRunner | Feb 17, 2010 | Pavey Post
In a classroom, a 50 is a failing grade. In a glass, 50 can be half full or half empty. In miles, 50 is a number that separates endurance runners from the pack. With the recent increase in participation in marathons, ultra marathons are becoming more popular as...
by PavementRunner | Feb 5, 2010 | Pavey Post
With my second Ultra Marathon, Woodside Trail Run with Pacific Coast Trail Runs, a day away, here is a quick rundown of what is on the horizon. Normal workday scheduled for Friday, 9-5, followed by having dinner and staying the night at a friend’s house (who is...
by PavementRunner | Dec 28, 2009 | Pavey Post
A while back an elite runner and Facebook friend asked if I was interested in being part of a new website and podcast. It sounded like a great concept and next thing I knew, I was a part of the team at Pure Fit Radio. It is a website set up to inform people about...
by PavementRunner | Nov 9, 2009 | Pavey Post
With a month to go before my last marathon of 2009 and after two weeks on vacation, it was Back in the Saddle Again with a 15 mile jaunt to “ease” back into it. 15 was an aggressive return considering mile 13 would be my longest run in 3 weeks. It was a...