Mike Sterling 10K: Another humid, but fun challenge
November 9, 2026
After a cooler year in 2025, the regular summer weather was back for this year’s Mike Sterling 10K. … More Mike Sterling 10K: Another humid, but fun challenge
Category: My Races
Run, White & Blue 5K was a hot one
November 7, 2026
I always love the Run, White & Blue 5K, but this year, I didn’t love the weather. It’s happened before — the race is held on a Thursday evening in early September, so it’s bound to be at least somewhat hot. This year’s race was Sept. 3, and it was particularly hot and humid — … More Run, White & Blue 5K was a hot one
Ben Layton 5K: Sub-30, team fun and a door prize
June 21, 2026
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
Tortoise & Hare Dare 5K fun, free opportunity to enjoy the outdoors
May 11, 2026
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
A few running-filled days in the D.C. area: The RRCA National Convention and the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
May 9, 2026
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
The Tobacco Road Marathon was a success after a disappointing fall marathon
April 18, 2026
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
Teamwork was key at the RRCA Club Challenge 10 Miler
March 17, 2026
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
The ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge made me stronger
January 19, 2026
I’m pretty much up for most challenges that Trent Swanson comes up with, or at least some variation of them, so when this year’s winter challenge was announced — the ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge — I signed up. … More The ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge made me stronger
A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon
January 6, 2026
For the second year in a row, I paced the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon the weekend after I ran a marathon. Is that the smartest decision? Probably not, but this year, I was thinking, “well, I did it last year.” And, once again, I was able to meet my pace goal of 2:45 for the half marathon, finishing in a time of 2:44:32. … More A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon
Space Coast Marathon: Perseverance was key in the heat
December 16, 2025
“Welcome back to Earth,” a volunteer said after I crossed the finish line of the Space Coast Marathon in Cocoa, Florida, on Nov. 30. I received the largest medal I’ve ever earned and completed my 19th marathon in my 14th state. … More Space Coast Marathon: Perseverance was key in the heat
