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



10/01/22
Stampede for Student Success 5k
Dallas, NC (Gaston College)


10/08/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


10/15/22
No Race -- Traveling


10/22/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


November 2022

11/05/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


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


11/26/22 (Evening)
ChristmasTown 5k
McAdenville, 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 #509 -- Novant Health Lake Norman 15k/5k -- Cornelius, NC -- 09/26/21

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Race #474 -- Novant Health Lake Norman 15k/5k -- Cornelius, NC -- 09/29/19

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I've run this race several times previously back when it was the Lungstrong 15k and I always ran the 15k until this year. With my self-imposed limit of 10k I decided the 5k would be better for me this time around and when it was over I was glad I chose the shorter distance. The temperature was warm for this autumn race that's usually on the cool side, and the 72 degrees felt fine to me although the 100% humidity made things a little more difficult. It's a pretty big local race with 327 finishers in the 15k and another 349 in the 5k, and when I arrived an hour before the race I was surprised at how many runners were already there. Guess I'll have to leave a little earlier next year. I wanted to run under 23 minutes but I didn't quite make it, finishing in 23:19, but I was happy with being 14th overall. Race Name:  Novant Health Lake Norman 15k/5k Location:  Cornelius, North Carolina Date:  September 29, 2019 Race Rating:  94 Winners: Course (5k
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Race #184 - The Scream! Half Marathon - Jonas Ridge, NC - 07/14/12

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Race #521 - Hit the Brixx 10k - Charlotte, NC - 05/21/2022

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