Category Archives: Seattle Marathon

2016 Mustache Dache 5K: A hairy race before an even hairier election

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

Last Sunday’s Mustache Dache 5K — “Seattle’s hairiest race” and part of a national road-race series to support men’s health — started the week off right. The Seahawks’ game against Buffalo on Monday Night Football followed and was agonizing, but it was a … Continue reading →

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2016 Seattle Rivalry Clash 10K: A colorful but timeless event for most

Posted on October 29, 2016 by

The Dawg Dash 5K/10K, where you run with purple-clad people around the University of Washington campus, typically takes place this past weekend in late October. But I’ve done that race seven times, and the Huskies annihilated my Ducks in Eugene a few weeks … Continue reading →

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2016 Seattle Marathon 10K: Bathroom scene mars otherwise classy event

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

The Seattle Marathon 10K last Saturday was an enjoyable, well-organized race, with a relatively flat course, comfortable running weather, and having Allytics teammate R.J. Ricker join me for what was her first 10K (she’s an experienced runner, but this was her first time at this … Continue reading →

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2016 Lake Union 10K: Fun run that includes a post-race breakfast

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Last weekend could have been a great one for bicycling. Both the RSVP (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party!) and Obliteride rides took place, but I took a pass on both. RSVP would have been fantastic, but I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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2016 Hot Chocolate 5K: Marketing dollars (and chocolate) draw women runners

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

After skipping it during its first two years in Seattle, I finally ran the Hot Chocolate 5K last Sunday (March 6), and was surprised by the large turnout. I had underestimated the power of a well-funded national race promoter to market to … Continue reading →

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2015 12Ks of Christmas 12K: Flatter course now, but hills still grueling

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

Merry Christmas, everyone! Adding the Cross Kirkland Corridor to the 12Ks of Christmas 12K course made it a flatter and better run last Sunday (Dec. 20). But it still took every ounce of energy I had to get to the finish … Continue reading →

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2015 Seattle Half-Marathon: Boy, I needed that chicken soup

Posted on December 6, 2015 by

In all my years of running, I have always favored icy cold but dry weather over steady rain and drizzle, even if the latter meant the temperatures were a tad warmer. I am beginning to rethink that, however, after another … Continue reading →

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