Back in Boston

Todd Buckingham · June 11, 2016

I'm back, Boston! No not to tackle the marathon course again, but for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. The meeting rotates locations around the US and this year it just happened to be in Boston where I was just a month ago. This is a meeting I attend every year to present my research and rub elbows with influential people in the exercise science world. It also gives me a chance to catch up with friends from other schools and try out lots of local (and delicious!) food :) There is also a 5k "fun" run on the last full day of the conference so I was looking forward to that too!

Racing

My "not-a-race" race recap: The 5/3 River Bank Run 10k

Todd Buckingham · June 7, 2016

Don't you know you're not supposed to call it a "Report"??

Racing, Family, Travel

Boston Marathon: The After

Todd Buckingham · April 24, 2016

After the race: tired, sore, and HUNGRY!

Travel, Racing, Family

Boston Marathon: THE Boston Marathon

Todd Buckingham · April 21, 2016

I had some lofty goals which included finishing in a time of 2:25:00 (avg. pace 5:32/mile)
I was coming off an injury that forced me to take almost 5 weeks off from running outside with just 6 weeks to go before the marathon
It was hot (71) and windy (10+ mph headwind)
I was CRUISING through the first 10k (avg. pace 5:32) and felt fan-freaking-tastic!
Everything fell apart right around the halfway point and I was just in survival mode after that, but I did NOT walk
Going slow did have it's perks. I got to enjoy the atmosphere and experience of THE BOSTON MARATHON!
Bostonian's have funny accents (you know you can pronounce the 'r' in words, right?!)
I had so many people who texted, called, posted, and everything else that it was beyond humbling and I am so thankful for all of you!
I finished in a time of 2:50:02 and missed my goal time by 25 minutes. This was my slowest marathon by 10 minutes since I started running marathons 3 years ago
I am nowhere near satisfied with this effort and I will be back to Boston for redemption

Family, Racing

Boston Marathon: The Cahm Befouh the Stohm (that's my Bahstin accent!)

Todd Buckingham · April 19, 2016

I know I'm going to have a lot to say about the race, so I want to write down the chronicles of what I go through before, during, and after the race. So here is the BEFORE.

Racing

Injury: Foot issues (or fissues as I like to call them)

Todd Buckingham · March 26, 2016

I haven't been able to run for 3 weeks. It has sucked. The Boston Marathon is in 3 weeks. It is not good to take 3 weeks off from running 3 weeks before a marathon.

Skip to the Takeaways section if you just want a quick run-down of the goings on of this post. Otherwise, read on and enjoy!

Life

Confidence

Todd Buckingham · January 3, 2016

Well this is a long time coming, but I finally have some time during spring break here to get it out. The start of 2016 has been extremely busy and stressful for me. Let me explain:

Triathlon, Racing

A Look Back on 2015

Todd Buckingham · January 1, 2016

Now that 2016 is upon us, it's time to reflect on what happened in 2015 that got me to where I am now.

Riding Safely on the Roads

Todd Buckingham · November 4, 2015

First of all let me say this, I love that it's November and I can still ride my bike outside in Michigan without becoming a popsicle!

A Change of Pace: Dad's Birthday and the Grand Rapids Marathon

Todd Buckingham · October 18, 2015

Today is my dad's 55th birthday and because he's so cool, he decided to run a marathon! Since my race season is over, I got to spectate alongside mom and cheer him on as he has done for me so many times. I also joined him for the last 4.5 miles!