Trail Entrance at Lake Johnson Park The Basics Location - 5041 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh, NCLength - 2.9 milesSurface - Paved GreenwayElevation Gain - 176 ft.Max Elevation - 425 ft. Difficulty (3.5/5) Running clockwise from the main parking area off Avent Ferry Rd., this 3-ish mile loop is relatively flat for the first mile. Once … Continue reading Lake Johnson Park Lake Loop
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MST Run Report #1 – Defining Moment
What a journey. It’s been a couple months after I climbed the sand dunes of Jockey’s Ridge to complete my 24-day, 711-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail run. Though I am still wrapping my head around the big picture of this experience, I am excited to share some takeaways and photos from my run. I will share these … Continue reading MST Run Report #1 – Defining Moment
How do you train to run for 24 straight days?
In under three weeks, I will set off from Clingman’s Dome on my Mountains-to-Sea Trail quest. Now that it’s almost here...the emotions and realities of this challenge are beginning to climb their way into my brain. Even some second thoughts...like why the hell did I schedule this run during the last two episodes of Game … Continue reading How do you train to run for 24 straight days?
Next Challenge: Mountains-to-Sea Trail #AchieveAnything
Can I do it? Is it possible? What will it take? These are the most common questions that run through my head when I think about this upcoming adventure. And the answers...well...I don’t have any. When I started running five years ago, the goal to run an ultramarathon gave me motivation. It seemed like such … Continue reading Next Challenge: Mountains-to-Sea Trail #AchieveAnything
Achieve Anything
With resolutions being made here and resolutions already being broken there, the beginning of the year is ripe with meaningful, and likely very unrealistic personal goals. “I will lose 40 pounds by April Fools Day.” (the deadline is pretty telling huh?) “I will read three books a month in 2019.” “I will eat out less … Continue reading Achieve Anything
Post-Race Report – Bad Rock 720
Post Race Report: Race Date: Saturday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 3rd Race Name: Bad Rock 720 Location: Uwharrie National Forest Race Length: 12 Hour Timed Race (4.5 mile loops) Finishing Time/Distance: 40.5 miles in 11:06 (9 loops) Mile Split: 16:26/Mile Place: 3rd/32 Overall Special Recognition: Special thank you to the Race Director Richard and … Continue reading Post-Race Report – Bad Rock 720
Pre-Race Report: Bad Rock 720 12 Hour Race
Long time no see... No, I'm not referring to my disappointing lack of recent updates (I know you've been craving them). I'm referring to this daunting Saturday/Sunday trek called the Bad Rock 720 I'm about to embark on. Yes, the race lasts 720 minutes (12 hours for short) and is primarily at night. It runs … Continue reading Pre-Race Report: Bad Rock 720 12 Hour Race
Post-Race Report: Raleigh Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
Post Race Report: Race Date: Sunday, April 8th Race Name: Humana Rock N' Roll Half Marathon Location: Raleigh, NC Race Distance: 13.1 Miles Finishing Time: 1:59:58 Mile Split: 9:09/Mile Place: 822/2904 Overall, 72/140 Division Special Recognition: Special thank you to the volunteers and emergency personnel who made this event possible. In addition, there were a … Continue reading Post-Race Report: Raleigh Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
Pre-Race Report: Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
Here is the Pre Race Report for the 2018 Rock N' Roll Half Marathon tomorrow morning! General Information: Race Date: Sunday, April 8th Race Name: Rock N' Roll Half Marathon Race Start: Fayetteville St. (City Plaza) Race Finish: Red Hat Amphitheater Race Distance: 13.1 Miles Start Time: 7:00am Weather Report: 35 degrees 0% chance of … Continue reading Pre-Race Report: Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
Opening Day
Fat Guys Running Marathons is back for another season! I know you've been missing the witty fat jokes and mediocre running advice...well don't worry...there's much more where that came from. Off Season Report This off season has been a long four month lay off from serious (and usually non-serious) training. I've been running off and … Continue reading Opening Day