"This was my first time running the Ridgewood Run, which my fiance and I completed together on Memorial Day 2015. It was a beautiful day for a run, with a gently sloping course that was very pleasant to jog. Tons of families out, both running and cheering along the sidelines. Some

Having done a few indoor triathlons, I decided to try the Flat as a Pancake as my first outdoor sprint. Swimming in the bay was a little tough for a newbie, but otherwise the race was great. Set-up was easy; the bike and running courses were truly flat, and

Needed more Plan B for the weather challenges. Not enough tent space for beer and pizza! Easy parking and proximity to metro was helpful.