Tag: Maryland

Finally, I explored some of the many trails at Patapsco Valley State Park

April 9, 2026

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

Historic Drawbridge Running Festival: Consistent pacing at a new race for me

December 21, 2024

This year, I had the opportunity to pace the Historic Drawbridge Running Festival Half Marathon for the first time. I’ve been interested in this race before, but I hadn’t yet run it, because I always have a busy fall racing season. This year, I did run four November races, including this one. However, it worked … More Historic Drawbridge Running Festival: Consistent pacing at a new race for me

Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon: Fun with friends, consistent pace and sore feet

November 25, 2024

I had a great half marathon race earlier this year at the Salisbury Half Marathon, so time-wise, I wasn’t sure if the Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon would compare. And I was a decent amount slower at the Ocean City race, which was Saturday, Nov. 2. However, my race went much better than the inaugural Ocean City race in 2023, which was unseasonably hot. … More Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon: Fun with friends, consistent pace and sore feet

I finally accomplished last fall’s half marathon goal at the Salisbury Half Marathon

April 18, 2024

For last fall, instead of training for a marathon, I decided to put my energy into training for a fast half. While I never really follow an exact training plan, I made an effort to work on speed and felt I was ready for my sub-2:20 half marathon goal. Until I saw the weather forecast. … More I finally accomplished last fall’s half marathon goal at the Salisbury Half Marathon

Montgomery County’s Paint Branch Trail a fun one to explore

January 19, 2024

I’m always a fan of running in new areas, so after spending the night at my aunt and uncle’s house in Montgomery County on Christmas, I decided to find a new-to-me trail on my way home the next day. The Paint Branch Trail was not too far away and was a nice paved option. … More Montgomery County’s Paint Branch Trail a fun one to explore