Hard-Won Lessons
The races, the rough patches, and what each one taught me. No coaching advice - just an honest record of what it took to get to the line and what happened after.
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Rhinebeck Half Marathon, Sept 26, 2026 — Nor'easter, Injury
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 27/09/2026Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon 2026 race report: a power-based test race in 30-35 mph wind and rain, a calf and hamstring strain at mile 8, and 2nd in my age group four weeks out from the NYC Marathon.
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Long Island Half Marathon, May 3, 2026 — PR, 3rd Age Group
by: Igor KrasnoperovPublished on: 04/05/2026Long Island Half Marathon race report: Igor Krasnoperov shares his power-based running strategy, 1:41:38 personal record, 3rd place in age group, and the lessons behind it.
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