Race: Mt. Si 50 miler – http://www.mtsirelay.com/ultras.html Runner: Matt K Date: 4/24/2016 Location: Snoqualmie, WA Results – 7:55:12 3rd Overall 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most First, the race feels like a fun, small, old school event. I like that you can just focus on having fun and running a good race. … Read more
In this Boston Marathon report, cofounder Matt shares his experience running the 2016 event, including why it is so easy to start too fast. Race: Boston Marathon Runner: Matt U Date: 4/18/2016 Location: Boston, MA Results – 265th place, 2:45.13 3 Bests – what aspects of the Boston Marathon did you like the most? The energy. So much excitement … Read more
Race: BMO Vancouver Marathon – http://bmovanmarathon.ca/ Runner: Dan S Date: 5/1/2016 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Distance raced and other options Full Marathon; there was also a Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 8k option 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The event was professionally run and well managed The course included some pretty … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 100 miler – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-100.html Runner: Ricardo H Date: 2/19/2016 Location: Orcas Island The distance raced and other options 100 miler. There is also on a 25k and a 50k on different weekends. Results – 9th overall, 26:44 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Scenery Aid stations and race organization … Read more
Race: 520 Go Long 10k – http://promotionevents.com/520/index.php Runner: Mark P Date: 4/2/2016 Results: 10th overall, 34:30 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most: – The bridge – runners taking over a highway! – Strong and deep field – No lines at bag drop, even pretty close to race time … Read more
Race: Squak Mt. Marathon – http://www.evergreentrailruns.com/squak-mtn-trail-run Runner: Josh B Date: 4/9/2016 Location: Issaquah WA Results – 7:30 or so. 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Vertical Gain. I signed up for this as a training race only and it squeezes 8k of gain into a marathon. They have a 50k option that … Read more
Race: DuPont City Trail Marathon – http://www.dctmassoc.org/ Runner: Rich W Date: 3/5/2016 Location: DuPont, WA – Sellers Park Distance raced and other options: Marathon, ½-Marathon Results – 4:13:50 http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=34208#id2991 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most – Fun, variable terrain… gravel double-track, dirt single-track, rocky beach, sidewalk. Had a little bit of everything. – Running … Read more
Race: American River 50 – http://www.ar50mile.com/ Runner: Daisy C Date: 4/2/2016 Location: CA Race starts at Brown’s Ravine on Folsom Lake and ends in Auburn at the top of the dam outlook. Fitting. Results – This was my first 50 miler and my finish time was 10:56:18. I was nervous about being in the first wave, but it … Read more
Race: Yakima Skyline 25k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/yakima-skyline-25k.html Runner: Stephanie G Date: 4/17/2016 Location: I’d call it more Ellensburg than Yakima Results: 3:05:37, 5th place Female 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most One of the prettiest races I’ve ever done. The views went on forever (when you could look up from the ground) … Read more
Race: Austin 10/20 – http://www.austin1020.com/ Runner: Dana W Date: 4/3/2016 Location Austin, Texas Results – 316th out of 1962 females 1:32:06 3 Bests – Running with my brother, nice cool 50 degree start, cool race packet: cute 5th anniversary tech tee and beer ticket. Not so much – This was only my second road race, ever. I did … Read more
Race: Shamrock Virginia Beach Marathon – http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/ Runner: Emily M Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 5:07 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The race is well coordinated for starters. They have plenty of water stations and porta potties along the way. The goody bag is great! You get a nice, big medal! … Read more
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon – http://mercerislandhalf.com/ Runner: Jael A Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 1:56:11 PR 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course runs around Mercer island so there is a nice view most of the way along the course. The course wasn’t too crowded and as most of the … Read more
Race: Chuckanut 50k – http://chuckanut50krace.com/ Runner: Stephanie G Date: 3/19/2016 Results: 5:24:44, 23rd Female 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Nice soft trails The climbs are done after about mile 21 I really enjoy running along the ridge. It’s a fun trail with nice views. Not so much – aspects of the … Read more
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon Runner: Dave S Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 1:21:53, 8th overall, 3rd Masters 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Weather – This was my third time running the race and it’s been in the low 50’s each time Community Center – I love being able to wait … Read more
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon – http://mercerislandhalf.com/ Runner: Matt U Date: 3/20/2016 Results: 4th overall, 1:15.09 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course was pretty. There were a good amount of fast runners in the race. It prepped me well for the hills in Boston and for the marathon in general. … Read more
Race: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon – http://www.lakesammamishhalf.com/ Runner: Dan S Date: 3/5/2016 Results: 1:29.10 Location: Starts at Redmond Town Center and finishes at Lake Sammamish State Park 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most This race was well managed (registration, packet pick-up, results posting, etc.) and supported (plenty of aid stations, most pretty … Read more
Race: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon – http://www.lakesammamishhalf.com/ Runner: Matt U Date: 3/5/2016 Location: Starts in Redmond Town Center and finishes in Lake Sammamish State Park Results – 2nd place, 1:12.47 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course is flat and fast. The race was deep with a good amount of fast … Read more
Race: Disney Princess Glass Slipper Challenge – http://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/ Runner: Ashley S. Date: 2/20/2016 & 2/21/2016 Location: Disney World, Orlando FL Distance raced and other options: 10k on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday Results – 57:17 in the 10k and 2:07.1 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Lots of distractions if you need … Read more
Share your pro-tips: Have each loop planned out in advance. From goal time, food, water, and clothing. This is a course where anyone could get a PR if the plan is in place. The temperature each year can fluctuate drastically. They have had snow years and years in the 80’s. The race can be cold at … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-50k.html Runner: Stephanie G Date: 2/6/2016 Location: Orcas Island Distance raced and other options: 50k. 25k is the week before and the 100 miler is two weeks after the 50k. Results: 90th overall, 11th female; 6:23.15. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views. I love running near the … Read more
