There’s something special about running a marathon in the fall, especially in New England. The scenery, the crisp air, the challenge of the course, and the opportunity to spend some time reflecting on life all make for a memorable experience. The Newport Marathon in Rhode Island delivered on all of those fronts, although the wind and hills made sure I earned every mile. With an official finish time of 3:50:14, Newport also marked state number 10 in my quest to run a marathon

The things we can't outrun. When I crossed the finish line of the Miami Marathon back in January, I had no idea that one race would shape the next season of my life. In many ways, the months that followed became an unexpected epilogue to that race. The marathon itself had gone well, but within hours of finishing, something wasn’t right. My left foot became swollen and noticeably discolored, and by that evening I could barely walk. In hindsight, I suspect I strained a tendon a

Going into the 2026 Miami Marathon I had zero expectations, and that made all the difference. For the first time ever, I had my bib mailed to me. Due to board meeting conflicts I was unable to attend the pre-race expo, and wow, what an underrated service! No Ubers, no wandering a convention hall, and no buying stuff that I definitely do not need. If this is the future, I’m all in. Training (or Lack Thereof) As someone who once ran a 24-hour Spartan Race in the snowy mountains