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Sunday, January 25, 2026

First race of 2026

Yesterday was the Torch Run at FSU in Panama City, FL. The weather was almost perfect - 60s with a little wind.

This may be the first picture ever of me saying the pledge of allegiance:


There were 220 runners/walkers:

...and we're off!

This was my first race with Brooks Adrenaline 24 GTS shoes (the orange bottoms).

My goal was to run under 30 minutes. The first mile was a 10:13 pace. The second mile was a 9:38 pace. My hope was to then do under 9:30. I ran out of gas. I was so exhausted I even walked for a short time. Here I am at the end trying to run again...

Limping home...

Waving to the fans...

Raising my hands at the finish.

I did not achieve my goal. Not only that - there were three old guys ahead of me. I didn't place. Not even close. Here's the numbers:

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