The Frank Maier Marathon in Juneau, Alaska is a moderately hilly marathon held across the Gastineau Channel on Douglas Island. An out and back course on mostly rolling hills with a picturesque view of the Mendenhall Glacier from miles 11-15. Unfortunately the half marathoners turn around too soon for the spectacular view. Cool with a…
Month: July 2017
Mad Marathon 2017
Marathon #18 for the calendar year and state #40 for the second trip around was a hilly romp through Vermont’s farm country. When I initially signed up for the race I looked forward to a quiet, small race, but one of my clubs decided to encourage folks to register for this race as part of…
Foot Traffic Flat Marathon 2017
Marathon or greater #134 at the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon on Sauvie Island, bordered by the Multnomah Channel, the Willamette, and the Columbia Rivers just outside Portland. A quick 13 hour turnaround didn’t leave much time, but there was time enough for the important stuff like chatting with Kimberlee Lafferty and Steve Walters. Sharing a…