by PavementRunner | Sep 9, 2009 | Race Recap, Ultra
It’s official. I have completed my first Ultra Marathon (50km @ 7:33:04). Thankfully, I was able to complete it with some great friends through a course that was extremely challenging and well-hosted by PCTR. First things aside; I finished it and am extremely...
by PavementRunner | Jul 28, 2009 | Marathon
At peace; That’s how I feel about last Sunday’s San Francisco Marathon. I was able to shave 7 minutes off my PR in three months and on a far from fast and easy course. San Francisco is full of hills and is a challenging course, even if it is in my...
by PavementRunner | Jun 7, 2009 | 10k, Race Recap
That road has been hit! Event: Hit the Road Jack 10k Distance: 10k (or 6.2 mi.) Garmin Time: 50:45 Avg. Pace: 8:06 Fastest Mile: 7:31 (mile 6) It started off as a beautiful morning. I met up with a couple friends; one was running, the other not and we shot the poo...
by PavementRunner | May 14, 2009 | 10k, 5k
The 4th annual Duvall Days Fun Runs (website) is weeks away and the word on the street pavement is that this is a race not to be missed. On June 6 the city of Duvall will be hosting the 4th Annual Duvall Days Fun Runs. The runs will include a 5k and a 10k starting at...
by PavementRunner | May 7, 2009 | Ultra
12 runners, 2 vans, 6 drivers, 2 volunteers, the rain and 200 miles. The Relay. Results: 28:36:26, 62 of 225 and a weekend I will never forget. A few months back, a runner in our group brought up the idea of putting together a 12 person team to participate in a 199...
by PavementRunner | Apr 29, 2009 | Marathon, Race Recap
Heralded as the one marathon to run for it’s scenic views, Big Sur delivers. The course begins with the first 5 miles running down Highway 1 surrounded by redwood trees. Early on we were running next to green pastures and there was a long line of cattle walking...