by Tom Garrity | Jun 9, 2018 | The Runner's Bib
Until June 2, 2018, I could state with confidence that I never stepped foot in Dexter, New Mexico. What a neat town. It is tucked away in the Southwestern New Mexico, surrounded by the oil industry. The Milkman Triathlon didn’t offer a finisher’s medal. However, they...
by Tom Garrity | Jan 14, 2018 | The Runner's Bib
The Houston Marathon looked so good on paper. It is the city where I was raised in the state where I went to school. The city is about 5,000 feet lower than where I live, thinking it would provide a natural advantage because of all the extra air. Again, it...
by Tom Garrity | Aug 31, 2017 | The Runner's Bib
I remember the request like it was yesterday: “Daddy, do you have any pop tabs? My class is collecting them for the Ronald McDonald House.” Both of my daughters took great care and were quite meticulous when collecting pop tabs. As a result of the pop tabs and a...
by Tom Garrity | Jul 1, 2017 | The Runner's Bib
“Why do you run?” Everyone has their own reasons. I’ve been running since I was 8 or 9 years old. When I was a young child I grew up on the country side of Isleta Pueblo, which is about 20 minutes south of Albuquerque, and lived in a house with my...
by Tom Garrity | Jun 12, 2017 | The Runner's Bib
Nara finished the Steamworks Half Marathon in Durango for her mentor Melani and shared this story. I am a firm believer in mentorship to help you succeed in achieving your goals, whether they are personal or professional. I am lucky enough to know someone who has...
