I am so pleased with all of my running buddies’ accomplishments in the NYC Half-Marathon a week from today, I absolutely have to highlight all the race reports out there. I used to do this when I first started my blog, and I don’t know why I ever dropped the habit. I urge you to click thru to your heart’s content, I promise you’ll find much inspiration in these pages.
- @Lord_Baker ran his third-best time for the distance despite weird tummy behaviors and an outfit inspired by Flashdance. If you don’t know how fast this guy is yet, read his report to be stunned.
- My teammate from the Green Mountain Relay, AN, blogs most infrequently but when he does he is succinct in his assessments of his performances, and in the laying out of his goals. Read this whole post to see what his PR was at the NYC Half last weekend.
- @dgerke survives the frigid corrals and goes on to run perhaps the most enjoyable half of his running career. He is also amazingly fast.
- @tobadwater, another one of my GMR teammates, also ran a stunning PR in the race, then ran 9 miles home. I am starting to feel really proud to know all these fast runners!
- And for something different–a race report with a ton of photos from a very enthusiastic tourist runner! Welcome to New York City racing, LM… where the amenities are lavish and the sing-alongs free. Thank you,, LM, for reading my blog too.
As a final way to say thank you to my blog readers, to my Twitter followers, and to the universe for the fantastic birthday week I had, I am giving away one burned CD of the playlist I created for my birthday party. That’s right–over 3 hours of excellent, upbeat party tunes. Some are songs you know and love, others night be brand new to you. All you have to do is post a comment with a link to your most recent race report (or, if you aren’t a runner, tell me what one thing you recently did about which you are proud). I’ll pick a winner Tuesday night so comment before then!
Pigtails Flying 
I used to compile all the race reports too, and was JUST thinking today that I ought to get back into that habit 🙂
http://runningbooboo.blogspot.com/2011/03/national-half-marathon-32611.html
I know I sound dorky in my NYC half recap but it was one race where I had a ton of fun…running a race with zero expectations is a nice change.
http://lolasrunning.blogspot.com/2011/03/around-bay-2011-race-report.html
Thanks for the link. I like these little recaps you used to do and, in fact, I think one of them is how I first found your blog.
Nice! Thanks for the shout out TK!
happy belated birthday my dear. I’m very sad I missed the celebrations, but this year is going to be the best one yet, I can tell.
xo
I’m not a runner, but last year I turned 50 and walked a half marathon and two marathons. I also did a sprint triathlon, but that’s a whole ‘nother story. While I was training, I really enjoyed your race and training reports. Well, still do. I did the Bizz Johnson Marathon in 6:16 and if you ever want to do a race that’s mostly downhill, on dirt, at altitude, this is the one. Gorgeous scenery, excellent support and so nice and easy on the legs.
Happy Birthday!
TK —
Happy belated birthday! Longtime “lurker” (although I think I’ve left a comment or 2 here and there . . . suggestions for songs with “sun” in the title, I think) from Minnesota and former NYC resident/runner from many years ago. I like reading your blog — brings back many happy memories of living and running in NYC.
No blog or race report to link to, so I’ll just say that I’m hoping for a great “A” race at the half mary at Grandma’s this summer.
I like a lot of the songs that you post, so I would love to get a copy of your party songs. And my wife is a huge tunes-listener while running and we’re always looking for up-tempo songs to add to her library — so hopefully you’ll draw my post in your drawing tonight.
PS As far as your fall, marathon dilemma, I think you should go for plan B — too many unknowns on weather, where you’d be in the new signup queue to risk accelerating/shortening your base period.
Oooh I forgot to comment! 🙂 no recent links but something I’m proud of?… hmmm… I’ve returned to running after a long absence. Or at least i’m trying to!
I only want to say that I feel so honored to have been able to spend your birthday with you. (is that sentence grammatically correct?)
I now have a favorite cake and a favorite loft to hang out at and feel at peace. So, thank you for that.
CLOSING THE LOOP ON THE GIVEAWAY — the winner is Chris Baker!