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It’s May and it finally feels like we’re safely out of winter. When you live in a place that is dark and cold for 6 months of the year, this transition is extra noticeable and creates a sense of urgency.  Summer is fleeting, but it’s also what I dream of all year long. I live for the green and sunshine and warmth. When it’s here, I’m so happy. The charge on my battery lasts longer. It’s showtime and I don’t want to waste it.  All winter is spent thinking about optimization of June through September. How do I prepare myself…

Name of the Race: Salt Lake City Marathon Race/Event Distance: 26.2 Date: April 25th, 2026 Describe the Event: Beautiful rolling course through Salt Lake City. The whole race was between 4,000 and 5,000 feet with an elevation gain of about 900.  How did you prepare for the race/event? I decided to register only three months before the race. I ran with the local SLC Track Club for some Tuesday night speed workouts and Saturday long runs. Mostly, I did solo runs along the multiuse trail that runs through the city. My ‘long slow days’ LSD’s started around 5-6 miles then…

Early summer Late afternoon Dartmouth runners finishing workout Golden ball sinking slowly to the ridge line  Shadows yawning across the infield  Then climbing up the stadium stairs one-by-one  Young boy approaching Prodding the cinders with a barefoot Testing tentatively Scratch, scratch, scratch… Then stepping over the thick concrete rail into the first lane Lined with white chalk  Pushing off  Crunch, crunch, crunch… Coming into the turn Knowing what to do Having watched the milers… Leaning in  Hugging the rail  Floating Mind lost in emptiness Legs springing forward  Effortlessly Crunching cinder in sync with heartbeats Running in rhythm Magically Thump, thump,…