My friend Eddy was getting people together to run on the 11:30 Club team for the Rusty Rudder 5K earlier this month. I figured I wouldn’t be able to help the team too much, time-wise, but a comparatively fast time wasn’t required and it sounded like a fun way to spend the morning. We ended … More Rusty Rudder 5K a fun success
What’s your favorite running memory? That’s one of the questions guests are answering this season on the Runner’s Round Table podcast. And earlier this month, I was one of those guests. The Runner’s Round Table podcast is hosted by Stephanie Diaz (@thecookierunner on Instagram). I really enjoyed our conversation, and when the podcast came out … More Tune in to hear me on the Runner’s Round Table podcast
I always like to be able to run a 5K in less than 30 minutes. While I did do it this year on a solo run on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the time had eluded me so far for 2026 in an official race. On May 16 at the Ben Layton 5K at the Salisbury City Park, I was able to run that sub-30 time. … More Ben Layton 5K: Sub-30, team fun and a door prize
After we ran a story about encouraging people to learn CPR that also mentioned the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation 5K on Get Well Delmarva, I decided I wanted to run the race this year and support the cause. I’d seen that several others who work for TidalHealth (like I do) had signed up. The race began … More I ran for an important cause at the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation 5K
I’ve run on the Cross Island Trail on Kent Island several times, and it’s great! But more recently, I learned of another several-miles-long trail on Kent Island — the South Island Trail. On my way home from Baltimore in April, I stopped for a run on the new-to-me trail. … More Exploring Kent Island’s other trail: The South Island Trail
I love a good no-frills race. Since I run so much and have been running for so long, I have a lot of running stuff. My favorite parts of a race are testing myself on the closed roads (or trails) and enjoying the atmosphere. A free race is an added perk — and free races seem to be less common nowadays. … More Tortoise & Hare Dare 5K fun, free opportunity to enjoy the outdoors
I’ve been on the board of the Eastern Shore Running Club since 2015, and I’ve been interested in attending the RRCA National Convention for a long time. This spring, it was not too far from my home, and I finally had a chance to attend. Similarly, I’ve heard great things about the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run for years, but this was the first time I participated. Both were great experiences! … More A few running-filled days in the D.C. area: The RRCA National Convention and the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
On Nov. 30 of last year, I ran my slowest marathon to-date. When I crossed the finish line of the Space Coast Marathon, I finished my 19th marathon in my 14th state, and while I wasn’t pleased with my time, I was still proud of another marathon finish. It was a hot, sunny day, which happens when you choose a marathon in Florida, but I didn’t like how early I started to struggle, and I knew I had more in me. … More The Tobacco Road Marathon was a success after a disappointing fall marathon
I’ve been wanting to run at Patapsco Valley State Park ever since I learned of the park, when some friends did the Patapsco Valley 50K many years ago. I tried to run there several years ago after a meeting in Columbia and the parking area I went to was full, and I needed to get home before traffic, and I missed out. When I went to a meeting in Elkridge in late February, it looked like my perfect opportunity to run at Patapsco Valley State Park — and it finally worked out. … More Finally, I explored some of the many trails at Patapsco Valley State Park
Every year, the Eastern Shore Running Club puts together a team and travels across the Bay Bridge to compete with other Road Runners Club of America clubs in the RRCA Club Challenge 10 Miler, organized and hosted by the Howard County Striders in Columbia. The race is self-described as a “very challenging 10 miles” — and while everyone runs the same course, I’d say it’s even more challenging for those of us who live in a pancake-flat area. … More Teamwork was key at the RRCA Club Challenge 10 Miler
She Runs by the Seashore 