half marathons

12 things: half marathons

by David H.
12 things: half marathons

A look back at my 12 half marathons since 2006.

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Jazzed up about racing

by David H.

For the first time in four years, I’ve done four races in the first half of the year. There’s something about the variety of races I’ve done this year that have me really wanting to do more as I train for the Baltimore Marathon. And more is what I’ll do.

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A run with my son … and a hill

by David H.

Just after I got to mile 13 today, I saw my wife and son cheering me on. I saw a big smile on his face … I looked behind me to see no one near me … and scooped him up. Finishing the last little bit of today’s Lynchburg Half Marathon with him was special [...]

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Small steps, big picture

by David H.

About a year ago, I went to the doctor after dealing with various foot issues on and off since late 2007. It’s odd to read the post about the visit and see what didn’t happen. I didn’t do physical therapy; I didn’t run on the weightless treadmill; and I didn’t get any shots in my [...]

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An instant classic

by David H.

Every so often in the running journey, there are particular runs or races that come along that are life-changers. They’re the type of runs you look back on years from now as events that helped define who you are as a runner. For me, I have a few moments that stand out before I started [...]

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How will I come around the mountain?

by David H.

For some reason when I think of this weekend’s Blue Ridge Half Marathon, I think of this song (and yes, this is the cheesiest of the cheesy versions I could find): But in all seriousness, I’m really looking forward to this event. Besides a one-mile race in 2006, I’m pretty sure I haven’t been a [...]

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