by Emily Zirkle | May 2, 2017 | Boston Marathon
Over the past year, we’ve been sharing feedback and motivation with you from running legend and long-time Boston Race Director Dave McGillivray. During the last year we’ve gotten to know Dave, we’ve learned about his big heart, his dedication, his iron will and more....
by Emily Zirkle | Apr 3, 2017 | Boston Marathon
The 121st B.A.A. Boston Marathon is only a few weeks away. It was only a couple of weeks ago when the temperatures here in Boston soared to above 70 degrees and we all started getting nervous about a possible “heat event” and what we would do if the temperatures went...
by Emily Zirkle | Feb 14, 2017 | Run With Rainier
It was only about 10 months ago that we met Dave McGillivray, professional athlete and legendary Boston race director, during the days leading up to the Boston Marathon. We hobnobbed with him at sponsor events and cocktail parties and started to learn a little more...
by Emily Zirkle | Dec 16, 2016 | Run With Rainier
With the holidays now upon us, many of us find it increasingly challenging to stay focused on our fitness schedule, our health habits, our diet and our daily workout routines. Let’s face it, we are all busy and daily life just seems to get in the way and sometimes...
by Emily Zirkle | Nov 22, 2016 | Run With Rainier
“Wholesome to the core” — I don’t know if there is a better description of how I want to live my life than this phrase which also happens to be the motto of the Rainier Fruit Company. Over the years, especially as I age, I’ve learned that it is an unselfish...