marathons Archives - Dirty Old Sneakers

October 1, 2021 Race Reviews

Run NYC: Mile X Mile

Are you running the TCS NYC Marathon for the first time? Are you wondering what the course is going to look like? … Keep Reading

February 3, 2021 Running Life

I’m not optimistic about the fate of large scale racing in 2021. If you’re a member of the NYRR, you just received … Keep Reading

November 5, 2018 Black Toenail Chronicles

The three worst letters in the English alphabet are D, N and F. If you’re not an athlete, this means nothing to … Keep Reading

October 29, 2018 Motivation

The city is prepped, the runners have trained and there are even some who have traveled to NYC already. Why? Because it’s … Keep Reading

October 1, 2018 Black Toenail Chronicles

I’m beyond thrilled that my back is 100% and I am Full Steam Ahead! I’ll be flying out to Chicago on Friday … Keep Reading

September 17, 2018 Black Toenail Chronicles

I ran most of the course of the NYRR Marathon Tune Up 18-Miler yesterday. And I boarded the struggle bus! I’m still … Keep Reading

September 9, 2018 TCS NYC Marathon Hacks

The second in my series of TCS NYC Marathon Hacks is all about the start. So what does that include? I figured … Keep Reading

August 31, 2018 TCS NYC Marathon Hacks

I’ve decided to change it up a bit and create a video series for the TCS NYC Marathon this year. Leading up … Keep Reading

March 19, 2018 Race Prep

I was asked to write an article for the HeadSweats blog on Spring Marathon Training. Are you running Boston? Newport, RI? Flying … Keep Reading

December 19, 2017 Gear Review

I did something I thought I would never do. I bought a pair of Nike. But not just any pair, the $250 … Keep Reading