In April 2007, I started running again.

In the years since I left the Army, my running program has been disjointed at best. Usually I would start a program in the spring, stop in the hot summer months, re-start in the fall, and then call it quits for the winter. Some years, I wouldn't start at all.

What made 2007 different? I set a goal (the Army 10-Miler) and reached out to two friends for their support and encouragement. The results were far better than I hoped, and what I learned became the topic of an article – Ten Miles, The Dip and a Little Help from My Friends.

Running has now become a part of my life. I keep a training schedule, maintain a log of my work, and have outfitted myself with running gear and GPS technology (gotta have gadgets!).

As I'm not built for speed, my goals will be long-distance running events. On these pages, I'll post stories about the races I've completed, and links to the races I'm training for.

Do you have a running story or training tips you'd like to share? Please send them to me at mmf@berkshire-company.com. I'm still learning, and want to learn more.

Completed Races (click on links for results and photos)

December 16, 2007    Jacksonville Bank Marathon

March 29, 2008          Olathe Marathon

May 17, 2008             Palos Verdes Half-Marathon

Upcoming Races

October 19, 2008       Des Moines Marathon