It was 106 days since my last marathon and I FINALLY have been able to go the distance AGAIN! It was rewarding to have a good run and also participate in a well-organized race. After the poorly executed race in Idaho Falls and the complete bust of a race in Omaha, Nebraska, as expected, Durham, North Carolina delivered! The organizers did a top-notch job. The communication was excellent prior to the race and the course was clearly labelled with adequate signs and race pers

Well, let's just say I have had a string of bad running luck since July 27, 2019. Yes, remember, that's the day I ran the Idaho Falls Marathon. See post for specifics as I really don't feel like reliving that race here. Let's just say I was very disappointed in the race operations and leave it at that. Secondly, I was so pissed that I just HAD to book another race right smack dab in the middle of Idaho Falls and RDU Marathon. As luck would have it, I just happened to pic