SUCCESS! I now have guaranteed entry into the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon. Two marathons in four days had never been on my agenda, ever! And my body had a “discussion” with me about this decision lol I’ve never had chafing before either, but I did today. Right between my upper thighs. I have […]
The weather for the race was exceptional. No rain. Yay! My first half was great. And then my mission went down in flames. Plantar fasciitis in my nemesis, aka my right foot, decided to go postal on me. Good grief! I stopped a couple of times to stretch it out with my thumb, but […]
Murals from the Motor City.
The Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon was challenging with the frigid cold 34°F start that didn’t warm much above 41°F when I finished. I was prepared to take pictures when I crossed the Ambassador Bridge into Canada but refrained when I remembered that I planned to PR this race. So, on I went, mile after […]
Wow! This will become a cherished souvenir. Every runner in the Athens Marathon will receive a green scarf to commemorate as a memorial to the route burned in the devastating fire this past summer. The scarves will fashion a green river flowing through the forest. Sponsors of the race are buying trees to rebuild the […]
Staten Island Half RECAP! Happy Medal Monday! A very challenging half marathon. This was my first time running this course. The hills were what I was concerned about. Two of them bit me near the top. My other challenge (which has been off and on during the summer) was that my right foot started cramping […]
This was so amazing to have won the contest for that week back in June 2018. I got the message from Freep Marathon on Instagram that I had been selected. I won several prizes related to running and also the opportunity to have my story posted in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press […]
Runcations are fun and challenging
Wil Runs the World…Mile By Mile
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