Category Archives: Racing

2018 Marin Ultra Challenge 50

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Will

Sixth place!  Wow.  I ran the Marin Ultra Challenge 50-mile race on Saturday March 10, 2018 and finished sixth place overall, third in the ultra-competitive 40-49 age group.  It was a great day: perfect weather, no nutrition problems, good pace management, … Continue reading →

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Lake Sonoma 50

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Will

My first ultra was the 2017 Lake Sonoma 50.  50 miles.  10,000ft uphill.  10,000ft downhill.  Sara kept asking me “why?” while I was training.  Maybe I’m running from something.  Maybe I’m too competitive.  Nah, it’s just a good way to … Continue reading →

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2015 Ironman 70.3 Vineman Race Report

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Will

It’s been four years since my last triathlon, but I managed to be one of the lucky 2300 when registration opened and snagged a spot for the 2015 Vineman 70.3.  I had a great race, but I have to admit … Continue reading →

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Boba Team Time Trial

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Will

The Fighting Bobas arrange a Team Time Trial (TTT) race in Geyserville.  It’s a 16.8-mile course with some rolling hills and very little traffic.  It’s a ride at your own risk kind of thing, no services offered by the Bobas, … Continue reading →

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Santa Rosa Marathon – Boston Qualified!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Will

I’ve been training hard since mid-May, logging 20-50 miles per week, and Sunday morning it all came together.  I ran a 3:08:07 at the Santa Rosa Marathon, a new PR by 32 minutes, and qualified for Boston!  It was really … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night Twilight criterium #6

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Will

I raced Bike Monkey’s Tuesday Night Twilight series for the second time. I missed a few races while recovering from pneumonia, which I had during my first race but didn’t know about.  I had a fun time, was smarter with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night Twilight criterium

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Will

I raced my first criterium yesterday evening at Bike Monkey’s Tuesday Night Twilight series. I had fun but was over-eager, screwed up my racing strategy, spent too much energy early, and threw away a podium spot.  I coasted over the … Continue reading →

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2011 Vineman Ironman 70.3 Race Report

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Will

After the brutal season-opening Wildflower I wasn’t too keen on another half-Ironman triathlon. The Vineman 70.3 changed everything. What a fun race! I set new personal records in the swim and bike and minimized my losses on the run.

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2011 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon Race Report

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Will

The Wildflower Long Course is well-known as a brutal early-season race: 3500ft elevation on the bike and 2100ft on the run! Crazy. The great thing about doing such a hard race as my first 70.3 mile half-Ironman distance is that … Continue reading →

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2010 Marin County Triathlon Olympic Triathlon Race Report

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Will

I raced the 2010 Marin County Triathlon on an amazing beautiful morning in China Camp on San Pablo Bay. Last Triathlon of the season! I raced hard, finished third in my age group, and most importantly BEAT MY TIME GOAL … Continue reading →

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