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I know. I know. I can’t run the Eugene Half Marathon this year. But who’s to say I can't imagine what it would be like to be a part of that amazing race! To feel those butterflies as I take off with thousands of other runners. To wonder how I’ll feel when I hit that midpoint in the race. To again face that challenging hill at Mile 10. And to savor those final strides down that incredible track at Hayward Field. Hey, I’ve got an even better idea! Why don’t all of you join me a

As I navigate a hazy running future with my knee, there is the possibility that that half marathons will no longer be part of my racing calendar. Truth be told, I’m actually better at races that go between 6-10 miles.  Those races don’t take near a toll on me as much as thirteen plus miles.  Nor do they require the same degree of mental focus as the longer half marathon. That’s likely the reason I prefer the half marathon.  For me, they represent the ultimate challenge in com

My left hamstring was fried for several months after this 2018 race. But considering that exquisite Pinot I'm savoring, it's almost...