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About me.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy running marathons and am currently on a quest to run a marathon in every state. I want to help others have a better marathon experience by sharing what I\u2019ve learned along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marathon Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When planning to travel to an upcoming marathon, I prioritize three things:

\u2013 Public Transportation Options: <\/strong>I try to choose marathons that don\u2019t require driving \u2013 specifically driving to the marathon start or finish location. An added bonus is if I don\u2019t have to drive to and from the airport to the hotel or race \u2013 this cuts costs significantly.

\u2013 Lodging Proximity to Race: <\/strong>I look for a hotel located close to the marathon start or finish. Preference is given to hotels that are within walking distance of the race, but taking a metro or bus are also good options.

\u2013 Reasonable budget:<\/strong> I prefer to find races that are close to major airports to reduce the cost of transportation \u2013 both air and road travel. I do prefer nice hotels but try to limit the nightly rate to under $250 when possible. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marathons Run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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48 States<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Still to accomplish \u2013 Texas, and North Carolina<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 Continents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed Marathons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seoul Marathon, South Korea (2018) and Berlin Marathon, Germany (2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19 Oct 2025<\/td>Duke Marathon<\/td>Albuquerque, NM<\/td>3:27:51<\/td><\/tr>
5 Oct 2025<\/td>Crazy Horse Marathon<\/td>Hill City, SD<\/td>3:16:08<\/td><\/tr>
7 Sept 2025<\/td>Holland to Haven Marathon<\/td>Holland, MI<\/td>3:34:13<\/td><\/tr>
21 June 2025<\/td>Grandma\u2019s Marathon<\/td>Duluth, MN<\/td>3:25:00<\/td><\/tr>
1 June 2025<\/td>Casper Marathon<\/td>Casper, WY<\/td>3:40:05<\/td><\/tr>
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