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This coming weekend I’ll be running the 199 mile relay from Calistoga, California to Santa Cruz, California. I’m nervous as hell. You can read more about the 199 mile relay here at the official site. The logistics: I’m on a team of 12 runners. The 36 predefined legs of the race will be split up …

Hands down, one of the most beautiful places to run a race – in the world – is along the California coastline between Big Sur and Carmel. However, hands down, one of the hardest races you will ever run – in the world – is along the Califo

A look back at the 2008 San Jose Rock and Roll Half Marathon By Andy Johns The organizers of the Rock and Roll series of races know how to put on an event. You know how sometimes when you’re working out and you start to feel tired, yet your favor

I think it’s a tendency for most runners to hop online and search for the next local race when they have the itch to get out and compete. Usually the goal is to find something within a short drive’s reach to avoid excess travel, hotel costs, and the

If you’re looking for a flat and fast course then the Fresno Two Cities Marathon is a good choice. It’s a Boston Qualifier that usually brings out quite a few great runners. The race is well organized with refreshment locations at a 2 mile freque