Race reviews

BMO Vancouver Half Marathon race review

A world-class race with a stunning course. Plus: My Vancouver connection; five things to like about the city; and a capsule hotel preview.

Jun 16

Phoenix Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon: 2025 race review

Plus: What has happened to Rock ’n’ Roll? Non-alcoholic beer that tastes better than the real thing? Credit card airport lounges vs. airline ones. And…

Mar 26

Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K: race review

Why this Southern California race is a better pick than some better known ones.

Jan 21

Victoria Falls Half Marathon: 2024 review and trip report (Relay edition)

Plus: Botswana and Zambia day-trips, and around Namibia in six days.

Sep 2, 2024

Adidas 10K Paris: 2024 review and trip report

Plus: Walking in Paris. The art of late hotel check-out. And the sometimes overlooked European single room.

Jun 2, 2024

Wings for Life World Run (2024 New York City edition): race review

I took part in the world’s largest running event. There were about 140 other runners present. Let me explain. Plus: Throwback to the Manhattan VFR…

May 13, 2024

Dubai: 2024 Skechers Performance Run race review

Not what I’d intended to do, but glad I did it. Plus: Why I’ll be giving more attention to the 10K distance

Mar 17, 2024

The Great Ethiopian Run: 2023 review and trip report

An amazing run that’s also a giant street party. Plus: A very brief history of modern Ethiopia and Addis Ababa travel notes.

Dec 12, 2023

Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2023 review

A new world-class race. Plus: Thoughts on running in the rain.

Nov 11, 2023

Copenhagen Half Marathon 2023 review

One of Europe’s biggest and best. A late summer race: Flat, but hot this year. Plus: Copenhagen travel notes for runners. Plus 2024 update.

Sep 23, 2023

San Francisco 2023 Marathon review: The First Half/Bridge race

A challenging, expensive, imperfect, but special race. (Plus: 2024 Second Half route update.)

Aug 17, 2023

HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2023 review

Undulations Down Under. Plus: Sydney travel notes.

May 25, 2023

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