Tokyo Marathon Race Report
By Doug Schroeder
On March 3, 2019, I finished the Tokyo Marathon in 2:56:26. It was not a PR and it was probably the most difficult marathon I have accomplished for many reasons but I kept my dream alive of running all six majors under three hours. Here’s the story.
When Kate and [...]
Birthdate: August 11, 1696
Birth place: Sacramento, California
Family: my husband Nick Ravn and our dogs Sugarbell and Bruce
Personal strength: continuous self-evaluation and resiliency
Personal weakness: continuous self-evaluation (double-edged sword) and potato chips
Reason for joining Northstar: camaraderie and Bun Runs
Favorite running shoes: currently wearing Brooks Launch
Favorite place to run: In the Twin Cities I love to [...]
Birth Date: 30 May 1961
Family: Sweetheart Pamela, Son Charlie. Many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces
Personal strengths: content in the middle of the pack, positive attitude, can be forgetfulPersonal weaknesses:
Reason for joining Northstar: Friends and running outdoors beats paying a therapist
Favorite running shoes: no favorites, rely on advisors
Favorite place to run: dirt trails, new trail locations along waterways
Running [...]
Birthdate: Nov 6
Birth Place: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Family: husband Jim; daughter friends Ally and Emmie
Personal strengths: positive thinking; visualizing the long-game
Personal weaknesses: staying on task with mileage, lack of patience, low tolerance for dumbasses (though I don't know whether I'd call that a weakness)
Reason for joining Northstar: community
Favorite running shoes: none really
Favorite place to run: Minneapolis [...]
August 14 - Dinner at Doug & Kate's. Unwind with some food and company after the Tuesday workout at Doug and Kate's house. They will have some food and drinks; feel free to bring something to add or just come as you are! See Facebook for more info.
August 15 - Freezie Pop Night! at Lake [...]
Hi Northstars!
My name is Meghan Doherty and at our annual meeting in July, I was elected as the new President of Northstar Running. I am excited to take on this role and serve the members. I joined the club almost 3 years ago and immediately observed the community and support the team has to offer. I truly [...]
