The Royce Files

I am exhausted. I think ran the marathon. However, I did not. I spectated. However, after spectacting in the early hours of morning I mowed the lawn then tilled the garden. And all this is after spending most of Friday up at the Fargo Dome volunteering and watching my MFS run the 5K. Rain may have put a damper on the 1st part of the race but the sun pulled out a major comeback by mid-morning. Yeah SUN! I am much surprised and impressed that Chris Erichsen pulled out a victory in the men's marathon. Both times I saw him he was trailing in 2nd place. Nichole Porath took the women's title. She had a commanding lead both a mile 4 and later around 18. I also got to check her in at the elite runner check in. And Fargo's finest Eric Loeffler won the half. He continues to stand astride the top runners in the region. But let's begin with my extended coverage of the races- beyond the races and to the intrigue. This post will cover the "celebrities" at the 5K...

Tammy is cheered on while running Still feeling chilly up here in the 'Go, yet this weekend runners started to bloom out of the ground. It seemed that everywhere I went I noticed someone running. Even I ran this weekend- which has been rare this year because I run during the week. The weather cooperated mostly this weekend. The temps touched the 40s. It rained later on Sunday. But why all the running now. Well, here are a few of my  theories. Treadmill burnout. I cannot imagine day in and day out doing the treadmill all winter. Running may be about the body but there is a huge aspect of running that is mental. I often burn-out running the same routes. When I find a new one my pace is more chipper. I feel more confident. Fargo Marathon in less than a month. Yes, many may have realised that marathon day in Fargo is drawing near. Time to train. Time to get used to the pounding of the pavement. Although, the hardcore of those anticipating on runnin...