The Jaguar Jog 5K/10K is a For The Love of Go race held in Buda, Texas and this was a first time race for Eric and me. It took place at Moe & Gene Johnson High School in Buda, Texas. This event raises funds to help support the Moe & Gene Johnson High School Jaguar…

The Scallywompus Battle of Salado Creek 13.1, 10 Miler, 10K and 5K is the 3rd race in Alamo Beer Series. This series is designed to follow an 18 week training plan for several local December Half Marathon and Marathon races, such as BCS and the new SATX. Eric and I were training for the MCM…

The Gruene 10K/5K was an early morning event and the first of two races that I would be running that day. It’s held in the heart of Historic Gruene, Texas and takes place right across from Gruene Hall. There were several vendors on hand and as always, a great turnout. I saw lots of friends…

My 35th run state (and Eric’s 11th) was Rhode Island. We ran the Black Goose Running Festival in Providence with Traveling Friends, Gwen and Tali. It was our second race of the weekend on a double state Runcation. After our half marathon race in Manchester, Vermont, (the day before) Eric drove us to Providence. Driving…

The Maple Leaf Half Marathon, held in Manchester Center, Vermont was the first of two races in a double race/state weekend. This was my 34th US Run State and Eric’s 10th. Gwen ended up on our connecting flight so we arrived together and did some exploring before Tali’s flight landed a couple of hours later….

Eric and I have run the SARR Labor Day Whine Run many times and it’s been at several different locations over the years. This is the 4th consecutive year that this event has been held at the beautiful and elegant Tuscany Venue in north San Antonio. With recent thunderstorms leading up to the event, SARR…

For The Love of Go’s Off To The Races 5K, held at Sunfield Elementary School in Buda, Texas celebrates the start of a new school year and also benefits the Sunfield Elementary PTA. This mid-August race has an early start. Eric and I arrived well before dawn but there were already several runners there, like…

On July 4th, 2025, tragedy truck the Texas Hill Country. Early morning flash flooding caused the Guadalupe River to rise more than 26 feet in just 45 minutes causing catastrophic flooding throughout Kerrville, Mason and Hunt and also affecting several counties, including Kerr, Travis, Burnet, Williamson and Tom Green. With more than 20 inches of…

Ah, Dragon’s Den. This Edragon Productions running event offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances and is a favorite with local runners. It’s held at Pearsall Park and despite its rugged terrain and the brutal Texas summer heat, runners are quick to rise to the challenge. Fun Fact: Rise of the Winter Dragon is the…

Do you Remember the Alamo… BEER? 🍺 Because I do! The Scallywompus Fall Running Season begins in early August with its first race in the 4 part Alamo Beer Series. This series is laid out to coincide with 18 week training plans as there are several upcoming local marathons. It was still dark when we…