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    • 2002 Training Log
    • 2002 Philly Distance Run
    • 2002 DE Distance Classic 15K
    • 2002 Dublin Marathon
      • Dublin: Sightseeing
      • Dublin: Pasta Dinner
      • Dublin City Marathon
      • Dublin: Celebration
      • 2002 J.I.M. Bermuda
      • 2002 J.I.M. Disneyworld
    • 2003 Icicle, CR, Broad Street
    • 2003 Marathon Training
    • 2003 Humpy's Marathon
      • Alaska Trip: Travel and Cruise
      • Alaska: Humpy's Marathon
      • Alaska: Talkeetna, Denali
      • Alaska: Team Cobey Hiking
      • Alaska: Sightseeing Anchorage
      • Alaska: More Photos
    • 2003 NYC Marathon
      • New York City Start
      • NYC Triumph
    • 2004 Icicle Run in Wilmington
    • 2004 Caesar Rodney Half
    • 2004 Paris Marathon
      • Paris: Delaware Runners
      • Paris: Notre Dame, Louvre
      • Paris Marathon – Race Day
      • Paris: Cemetery, Eiffel Tower
      • Versailles & Paris Sightseeing
    • 2004 Bay to Breakers
      • BTB in San Francisco
      • BTB Naked Runners
    • 2004 Races & Training
    • 2004 Chicago Marathon
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    • 2005 Winter Races
    • 2005 Boston Marathon
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      • Marathon Press Recap
    • 2005 Summer Races
    • 2005 Twin Cities Marathon
  • 2006-10
    • 2006 Boston Marathon
      • Boston Bus Trip
      • Hopkinton to Boylston St.
    • 2006 Steamtown Marathon
    • 2007 Big Sur Marathon
    • 2007 Marine Corps Marathon
    • 2008 New Jersey Marathon
    • 2008 Breakers Marathon
    • 2009 Disney World Marathon
      • Disney Marathon Trip
      • Goofy Challenge Races
    • 2009 Boston Marathon
      • Boston Bus, Expo, Rebels
      • 113th Boston Marathon
      • Boston Globe Photos
    • 2009 California Intl Marathon
    • 2010 Country Music Marathon
    • 2010 Wineglass Marathon
  • 2011-18
    • 2011 Garden Spot Marathon
    • 2011 Marine Corps Half
    • 2011 Philadelphia Marathon
    • 2012 Bob Potts Marathon
    • 2012 Hartford Marathon
    • 2013 Vermont City Marathon
    • 2014 Ave of Giants Marathon
      • 2014: Northern California
    • 2014 Monster Mash Mar.
    • 2015 River Towns Marathon
    • 2015 Richmond Marathon
    • 2018 Baltimore Marathon
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Run Marathon Man

Marathon Man Ray Christensen

Running Journal of Ray Christensen

Race accounts, motivation and running tips for new & experienced runners.

Running marathon races

Running has become my passion, since I began in 2002. Hydrate properly, run facing traffic and stretch after workouts.

Run, jog, or walk for better health!

Race Highlights & Stats

First Marathon:   Dublin, Ireland – 10/28/02

Personal Record:   New Jersey 2008 – 3:13:12

Total Marathons:   28 (Baltimore 2018)

Joined elite athletes at 3 Boston Marathons (2005, 06, 09)

2007 Big Sur: Awesome California coast scenery

2009 Goofy Challenge: Survived Saturday Half + Sunday Full at DisneyWorld

2014 Monster Mash: 1st mile around Dover Intl Speedway

  • 2009 California International
    2009 California International
  • 2002 Dublin Marathon
    2002 Dublin
  • 2009 Boston Marathon
    2009 Boston
  • 2009 California International
    2009 California International
  • Goofy Challenge
    2009 Disney
  • 2002 Philly Distance Run
    2002 Philly Distance Run
  • 2018 Baltimore Marathon
    2018 Baltimore


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Why I Became a Runner

  • Challenge: to see how fit I can be at age 39+1
  • Focus: to set a goal for the year
  • Team: to be part of a close-knit group
  • Athlete: to participate in an organized sport
  • Charity: to help a worthy cause financially/inspirationally
  • Family: to make this effort in honor of my father
  • Social: to meet new people with a common interest
  • Event: to participate in a major running event
  • Travel: to visit someplace new with friends
  • Convenient: main training area is my “home track”
  • Self-Esteem: to accomplish something special

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2018 Baltimore Marathon

This was my “comeback marathon” because it had been 3 years since my last 26.2 mile race (after completing 27 marathons since age 40).

In that time, I only did a handful of races due to hamstring soreness, a period of low energy (low iron), busy schedule & lack of motivation.

An email from Catholic Relief Services was the inspiration I needed to create a fundraiser for one of my favorite charities. We raised $500 and I carried the list of donors, reading it several times during the race!


Baltimore Recap

Baltimore Marathon Finisher Medal

My 26.2 Mile Races

’02 Dublin Marathon
’03 Humpy’s (Alaska)
’03 New York City
’04 Paris Marathon
’04 Chicago Marathon
’05 Boston Marathon
’05 Twin Cities (MN)
’06 Boston Marathon
’06 Steamtown (PA)
’07 Big Sur Marathon
’07 Marine Corps (DC)
’08 New Jersey
’08 Breakers (RI)
’09 Disneyworld (FL)
’09 Boston Marathon
’09 CA International
’10 Country Music (TN)
’10 Wineglass (NY)
’11 Garden Spot (PA)
’11 Philadelphia
’12 Bob Potts Trail
’12 Hartford (CT)
’13 Vermont City
’14 Ave of the Giants
’14 Monster Mash (DE)
’15 River Towns (PA)
’15 Richmond (VA)
’18 Baltimore (MD)

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2002 Dublin
2003 Humpy’s
2003 New York City
2004 Paris
2004 Chicago
2005 Boston Marathon
2005 Twin Cities
2006 Boston Marathon
2006 Steamtown
2007 Big Sur
2007 Marine Corps

2011 Philadelphia
2012 Bob Potts
2012 Hartford
2013 Vermont City
2014 Ave of Giants
2014 Monster Mash
2015 River Towns
2015 Richmond
2018 Baltimore
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