Category Archives: Running in KC

Instant Running Street Cred

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

In contrast to my previous post on how to instantly lose credibility as a runner, below is a guaranteed method of gaining instant credibility in the Kansas City running community. Wear a Hospital Hill shirt. It doesn’t matter how short of a … Continue reading →

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2012 Farmstead Stampede Recap

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Find the full 2012 Farmstead Stampede results here. We made it! Saturday was a gorgeous morning – the temperature was in the low 60′s for the 7AM start, as the sun was coming up over the horizon.  For the first time … Continue reading →

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Why Not KC

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

A number of you asked after I posted my list of potential fall marathons why I was so negative about the KC marathon, here in my own metro area right smack in the middle of my ideal date range. And … Continue reading →

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Hospital Hill Half Marathon

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Hospital Hill is no joke.  But you know what? Even if it wasn’t funny, it was actually quite fun.  I signed up for the race because our tax accountant told us it was the best race in Kansas City.   While … Continue reading →

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So Far, So Good

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

Many people hesitate to sign up for races if they don’t feel adequately prepared to race. I’m not one of those people. Races are the one reason I enjoy running at all.  While I appreciate the challenge of a training run, and bask … Continue reading →

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