2017 National Capital 20-Miler and 5-Miler Photos

We were thrilled to lend some volunteer support for the 2017 National Capital 20-Miler and 5-Miler this past Sunday.  It was a warmer-than-usual day for the race, but the runners were in good spirits, and the volunteers were happy to support them in their performances.

We have posted a bunch of pictures from the event in a Facebook photo album, and we invite you to view them at your leisure.  (And, of course, you can most definitely like our Facebook page while you are on it.)  As you'll notice, the order of the photos progresses from darkness to light.  To reiterate the point, as you can see below, the time on my coffee maker read 4:54 am, which was the time that I was leaving my home and was also later than when I woke up for the event.  Remember, runners: always thank your race volunteers.

Hill workouts are easier than getting up this early in the morning

September 23, 2017 Kiprunning Sports Club Training Update

I'm just offering a brief announcement that after two weeks of Saturday races, the Kiprunning Sports Club will be returning to its usually scheduled Saturday long run, beginning at 6:30 am.

As usual, we will meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

If you have questions about joining the Sports Club, please contact me.

Run Steady,

Coach Wilson

More Race Photoblogging: 2017 Race to Beat Cancer 5K

This past Saturday found Coach Kiprunning participating in the 2017 Race to Beat Cancer 5K.  It was a warm and humid morning, but the race was still great.  We were pleased with our respective performances, and we enjoyed participating in an event that supports a good cause.

What follows are some pictures from the event, starting with a photo of the race's top finishers . . . and me, for some reason.

Enjoy!

Left to Right: Alex Archer, Craig Morgan, Clint Bell, Wilson Komen, and Joseph P. Fisher

Who got the win?

The finish area, looking north; post race breakfast--yes breakfast--off to the right

The finish is in reaching distance!

Brief Race Photo and Video Blogging

I had a wonderful time racing in the 2017 Komen Race for the Cure 5K and the 2017 Parks Half Marathon.  Thank you to everyone who organized the events, and congratulations to all of the participants.

Run Steady,
Coach Wilson

Wilson Komen at the start of the 2017 Parks Half Marathon

Wilson Komen and the top finishers of the 2017 Parks Half Marathon

Big Weekend for Coach Wilson Komen

Wilson Komen competed in two back-to-back races this past weekend, running well in both.

On Saturday, September 9, Coach Wilson won the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K in a time of 16:00.

Then, on Sunday the 10th, Wilson ran the Montgomery County Parks Half Marathon, finishing in a time of 1:14:50 for a seventh overall finish and a second place finish in his age group.

This coming weekend will find Komen competing in the Race to Beat Cancer 5K.

Kiprunning Sports Club Long Run Cancellations 9/9/17 and 9/16/17

I'm just offering a brief update to announce that the Kiprunning Sports Club will not be meeting for its regularly scheduled Saturday long runs on September 9, 2017 and September 16, 2017.  These cancellations are due to conflicts with our racing schedule.

On 9/9, I will be racing in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (feel free to read my 2016 recap of that very same race), and on 9/16, I will be running as part of what I hope will be the first official team competition for the Kiprunning Sports Club in the Race to Beat Cancer 5K.

As always, you are welcome to contact me if you wish to join the Sports Club.  I will be happy to receive your inquires.

Sincerely,
Coach Wilson