My Upcoming Races


My Upcoming Races

Note: All races are tentative until I actually run them! I might or might not show up on any given day. If more than one race is listed for a particular date I'm probably undecided on which one I will run.


October 2022




10/08/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


10/15/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


10/22/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC

(or) 

10/22/22
Run Ocean Isle Beach Half Marathon
Ocean Isle, NC


November 2022


11/05/22
Stampede for Student Success 5k
Dallas, NC (Gaston College)


11/12/22
No Race (Traveling)


11/19/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


11/24/22
Ruby C. Hunt Turkey Trot 5k
Boiling Springs, NC


11/26/22 (Morning)
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


December 2022


12/03/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/10/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/17/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/24/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/31/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC





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I'm happy to report that as of now, at least (August 2022), I'm still running and racing at the age of 70. However, I think this blog is ready for retirement so I won't be posting about any more races. I guess I should have stopped at exactly 500 just to keep it nice and even, but who knew? If you're one of the few who have been interested in this blog, for whatever reason, I appreciate it. Just so I can keep track, I'm planning on updating the " My Upcoming Races " page. If you ever take a look at that and don't see any upcoming races, most likely I'm either injured, retired from racing, or dead.  Half marathons have always been my favorite distance even though I'm not running nearly as many now, but I'll keep the " My Half Marathons " page updated as well if and when I run a half. I'll also be keeping all of my race results current at Ujena Fit Club , so if you want to see how slow I am now (or if I'm still running) you
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Race #521 - Hit the Brixx 10k - Charlotte, NC - 05/21/2022

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Oh wow... this was a disaster. With my first half marathon of the year coming up next week, I thought I should probably run a 10k since I've only done 5k races thus far this year. If these results are any indication, the half marathon will be a disaster, or at the very least I'll be over 2 hours for the first time in the past 119 half marathons. I'm not that concerned, and frankly, I'd like to get that streak behind me and start getting comfortable being over 2 hours in half marathons.  Other than my poor showing, the race was a lot of fun. I met up with my good friend and competitor, Bob Nelson, who finished a couple minutes ahead of me and won the 70-74 age group. The pizza after the race was great.  Race Name:  Hit the Brixx 10k/5k Location:  Charlotte, North Carolina Date:  May 21, 2022 Race Rating:  106 Top 10 (10k): Top 10 (5k): Course: My Garmin measured the course at 6.28 miles -- not enough to take off rating points but enough to put my pace over 9 minutes. The
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Race #519 - Goat Island Games 5k - Cramerton, NC - 05/07/22

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Like last year, this race was again too long by around 0.15 miles. The new 5-mile race was also long by about a quarter of a mile. In addition, there were 5-year age groups, which is good, but they stopped at age 60, which is not so good. Even worse, when they gave out the awards for the 5k they gave awards for the 60-64 age group instead of 60-and-over, so anybody 65 or over was just completely ignored. I was actually 3rd among the 60-and-over runners, but 3rd place was awarded to a 62-year-old who was behind me. This happened for both male and female runners in the 5k, although in the 5-miler they were included. At 70 years old, I think there should be 5-year age groups up to 80-and-over. Does anybody ever wonder how much harder it is for a 70-year-old to run a race than it is for a 20-year-old? Fifty years makes quite a bit of difference. Despite those complaints, I still like the race. It's close to home and Goat Island is a great place for a 5k race. There was also a professio
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Race #518 - Cherry Blossom 5k - Cherryville, NC - 04/23/22

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Race #516 - Bunny Run 5k - Concord, NC - 04/16/22

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