Category: Races
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Texas Big Star Half Marathon: Nailing My Goal
On April 12, 2025, I toed the line at the Texas Big Star Half Marathon in Frisco, TX. This annual event, now in its 10th year, is organized by the Frisco Chamber Foundation and benefits local charities, including the Collin College Foundation. The race starts and finishes at Collin College’s Preston Ridge Campus and features…
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My First Marathon: The Space Coast 26.2
After recovering from the back injury that sidelined me from my second half marathon, I took an extended break from racing. I didn’t run another half for a couple of years after 2004, but instead, I set my sights on something bigger: my first full marathon. The Decision to Go All In The year was…
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My First Half Marathon Experience
Four weeks after achieving a major milestone—running my first sub-20-minute 5K and beating my younger brother in the process—I found myself making an impulsive decision. On a whim, I decided to run my first half marathon. At the time, I didn’t have a training plan, and the longest run I had ever completed was just…
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Running as a Family Legacy
Leaving a legacy of running has always been important to me. I started running over two decades ago, in my early 30s, and from the beginning, my family was part of the experience. My wife, Lynn, and I built running into our lives, not just as a way to stay fit but as something that…
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Breaking 20: How I Took My 5K to the Next Level
Back in early 2004, after I had about a year of running under my belt, I set my sights on a bold running goal: breaking 20 minutes in the 5K. But there was another motivation fueling me—beating my younger brother in the process. I circled May 8th on the calendar, the date of the Apple…
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Running for Chocolate: My Hot Chocolate Run 15K Experience
A Race That’s as Sweet as It Sounds. Every February, my wife and I lace up our running shoes for one of our favorite local races—the Hot Chocolate Run 15K in Dallas. It’s part of a national race series that takes place in cities across the U.S., known for its fun, well-organized atmosphere and, of…
