Running the States

Tag: half marathons

Going to Texas to Run the Hottest Half

#runningthestates: Texas!

It’s been almost two months since my third half marathon in North Carolina. The last several weeks, my attention has been focused on training for the Marine Corps Marathon in October, so I haven’t been thinking too much about what my fourth state will be… until now.

I’m heading to Dallas at the end of August to visit a cousin who recently had a baby. I figure I might as well kill two birds with one stone and run a half while I’m over there. I mean, how often do I go to Texas? Considering this will be my first time in the Lone Star State, I’d say hardly ever. So, I’m doing it. I’m running my fourth half in the Texas heat… in a race called The Hottest Hot.

Just shoot me now.

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July 22, 2014
3/50 – North Carolina: Asheville Half Marathon

One of my criteria for selecting a race is how flat the course is — the flatter, the better (extra downhill portions are a plus). The Asheville Half Marathon was nowhere near flat. In fact, Ashville is located in the mountains, so more than half the course contained steep uphill sections. People were surprised I chose to do a race in Asheville instead of one of the many located along the coast. My reason?

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June 17, 2014
2/50 – Virginia: Alexandria Half Marathon

I faced the streets of Alexandria, Va. last week for my second half marathon — two down, 48 more states to go!

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June 1, 2014
What I learned from running my first half marathon

Image: Runners World

It’s been two weeks since I completed my first half marathon. The race was a challenge — much more of a challenge than I thought it would be. Here are some lessons I learned from the experience:

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May 18, 2014
1/50 – Maryland: Frederick Half Marathon

I completed the Frederick Half Marathon on Sunday — the first of 50 states in my #runningthestates challenge. It was also my first time doing a half marathon. I was definitely on the struggle bus.

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May 7, 2014
#RunningtheStates: First three: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

It’s official. I’ve signed up for my first three half marathons, which means this 50 states challenge is another step closer to happening.

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March 7, 2014