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Nice Trail Upgrade in Federal Way

Posted on April 15th, 2014
Tags: 5k, series, trail, running, interurban trail, interurban runners,


On a weekly basis I usually run on the Interurban Trail in Federal Way near Celebration Park. On my last run there, to my surprise the trail had been improved. There used to be tons of the scotch broom on either side of the paved trail and the dirt trail, but they must have taken a tractor and cut down most of it. This will make the trail safer and much more enjoyable to runners/walkers, not to have to taste that nasty plant while it is blooming.

I usually go up to the Interurban Trail because…

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Running Relay Race Humor

Posted on January 22nd, 2014
Tags: relays, running relays, relay races,


This is one of the funniest videos I have seen. I performed this skit with my wife at a meeting of the IRC Running Club, and we sure got a lot of laughs. To understand this humor you really must have participated in a relay, like Hood to Coast, Ragnar, Rainier to Ruston or Mt. Si. All are put on well and are tons of fun to do.

Like most humor, there is truth to what is said in the video in terms of what a non–runner might think about…

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