<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[WattsRunning]]></title><description><![CDATA[WattsRunning - Home of Author Bill Watts - Running for the Average Joe, a motivational book for runners of any skill level. ]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:14:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wattsrunning.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Join me at the Dounut Dash 5k 2026!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at the 2023 Donut Dash at Denver's Washington Park! I'll be selling and signing copies of "Running for the Average Joe"!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/join-me-at-the-dounut-dash-5k-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981340c396306036ece0817</guid><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:41:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_b954a264148a4b87b0f3df84bfc65fba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[...and that's a wrap!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Break time - 2025 was a long racing season. I had some great experiences and met a ton of wonderful people, running everything from 5k's to 140-milers. People often ask me what my favorite distance is. The short answer: I really don't have a favorite - it's like saying you have a favorite child. I'm just happy to be out there doing what I love to do.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/and-that-s-a-wrap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693dc8c6a5912a76c368eaff</guid><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:20:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_6aa496e523724e4ea8cce6416784c45e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_842,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broomfield Turkey Day 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broomfield Turkey Day 5k - I woke up with a sore throat today (but feel fine now). The skies were sunny and the temperature was around 35 degrees at the start. It was difficult to make my way through so many runners on a narrow course. There were over 2,300 runners in the 5k and almost 400 in the 10k.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/broomfield-turkey-day-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b73401644150e2988d45b</guid><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:28:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_a2759b38c5644d65bd934f6531d761b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_590,h_581,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50% Off Holiday Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, through December 31st, I'm offering "Running for the Average Joe" at 50% off on both the paperback and hardcover editions. Amazon can't touch this price (and you can't get a signed copy from them). Recognized as a top 100 "Running, Marathon and Fitness" book of all time by Book Authority, this book makes an excellent gift for the upcoming holidays. Hurry, the sale is good until October 31st. (Free shipping and a free digital download to store on your phone, tablet or computer).]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/50-off-holiday-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692368a41644150e2984c97e</guid><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:09:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_3268a5676bf94e7893698deb8418686e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey Trek 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey Trek 5k - I was late signing up for this race because I was still fatigued from my 140-mile race just two weeks ago. I ran about 12 miles during the past week and decided late Thursday to go for it. 
The weather was perfect, around 50 degrees with no wind. (Still no snow in the Denver area yet!) That uphill for the last mile was a b*tch!
I won my age group (1/14) and placed 40th (40/438) overall.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/turkey-trek-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692358681644150e2984c4c9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_77161e636517469eb791d1b99b11b2e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 66 Ultrarun 140-miler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Route 66 Ultrarun - 140-miler

I ran this race in 2024 and came back this year to see if I could improve my time. The race begins in Seligman, AZ, passing through Peach Springs, Kingman and Oatman, and finishes in Topock.

The weather was warmer at the start this year with less wind. I cut about 7 hours off of my 2024 time with a finish time of 50 hours, 42 minutes and 2 seconds this year. (About 5-1/2 hours of sleep)]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/route-66-ultrarun-140-miler</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69178c1f1130d4b333cfa9e6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_0f2cd974aa794c21b697a866a1be4d2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to run 140 miles in Arizona!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to Run the Route 66 Ultrarun 140-miler!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/ready-to-run-140-miles-in-arizona</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69178b701130d4b333cfa991</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_fe37e301c1984054a1636d6536ae7ed6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 66 Ultrarun Coasters now available!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention Route 66 Ultra Runners! Your limited edition coasters are now available here . A great conversation piece for your 140 mile effort! Sold in sets of four.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/route-66-ultrarun-coasters-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe5527b474876f7394d5eb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:16:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_f068d2e90ed44c1e809f48e277be5ab2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Trailhead Footrace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Trailhead Footrace 10-miler - Blue sky and cool temperatures at Bear Creek Lake State Park today, but, oh, that wind. Gusts up to 54 MPH on a gorgeous trail!
I connected with many of my 3W Race friends - definitely worth the outing. 
I finished 25th overall and won the 60-69 year old age group. My wife Jeanne also placed third in her age group in the 5-mile race. A fun day!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/the-great-trailhead-footrace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f519bd2cf087aa14c56416</guid><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:08:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_f37dffc8fc074b57a9d5feebc46471c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_916,h_542,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October Sale!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, until the end of the month, I'm offering "Running for the Average Joe" at 50% off on both the paperback and hardcover editions.  Amazon can't touch this price (and you can't get a signed copy from them). Recognized as a top 100 "Running, Marathon and Fitness" book of all time by Book Authority, this book makes an excellent gift for the upcoming holidays. Hurry, the sale is good until October 31st.  (Free shipping and a free digital download to store on your phone, tablet or computer).]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/october-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ec28a927adddbb72592dce</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:19:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_55a4a32d08564b298eae3e9b3acf24e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Chase 50k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather was pretty good early on, but gusty winds blew in around noon. 
I took 46 minutes off of last year’s time for a PR on this particular course. 
I won first place in my age group and 38th overall.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/bear-chase-50k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e445f42475287a1100bdcc</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 22:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_64e064e0410c4e96aac69fa286bd5d2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_821,h_583,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[So Long To Summer 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[“So Long to Summer 5k” - Sunny, but cool weather for today’s 5k race. The last uphill was a doozy!
First in age group (1/7) and 9th place overall (9/228). Finally getting my rhythm back. 
Nice medal and scored a $15 gift certificate to Mici’s Italian restaurant. Yum!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/so-long-to-summer-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c890c4cc106db0fedb6368</guid><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_5d85a86a3678432696b2ec7b388cee43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_715,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flyin' Lions 5k - Littleton
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying’ Lions 5k - Fundraiser for the Littleton Lions high school Cross Country team. Awesome weather and a good hill to climb in the first mile.

Finished first in my age group and 25th overall.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/flyin-lions-5k-littleton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bdfdbf8477921efdc2191d</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_21c5942c9ca345d6a01d58e15bc30610~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_674,h_353,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram Run 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ram Run 5k - this race is a fundraiser for the Green Mountain Cross Country team in Lakewood. I’m always happy to help raise money for...]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/ram-run-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa2f83fc6baf3a9b931cc9</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:18:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_be91d9455d924890aad052063a368eb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_514,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for a Labor Day Race and Exclusive Book Signing Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discuss your running goals with the author! Take advantage of deep discounts in copies of "Running for the Average Joe"!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/labor-day-race-book-signing-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a2349f81e6ee2fae57fd94</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:02:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_f6b06444a19f43a593d934f06040c185~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pancake Stampede 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second 5k of the weekend - this one was the Pancake Stampede 5k in Littleton. The weather was perfect again and the course was pretty...]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/pancake-stampede-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa32befc6baf3a9b931f35</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:31:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_5a9c0610a327467496a44aafdc58cff6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arapahoe Warrior 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second 5k of the weekend - this one was the Pancake Stampede 5k in Littleton. The weather was perfect again and the course was pretty...]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/arapahoe-warrior-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa30dcfc6baf3a9b931dd4</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:25:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_8d7f966640064a6bb60d004adeecf1fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Bitner Memorial 5k and 10k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather was pretty hot for this race but I try to do this race each year to support our fallen officers. 
I definitely felt sluggish but still managed to pull off first place in the 60-69 age group.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/jeremy-bitner-memorial-5k-and-10k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c9b8c1902fc5ba0349ff87</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:24:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_ffd9de91613540619d31c4a698511d0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_695,h_355,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hometown Half Marathon, 10k and 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot weather for running, but luckily Jeanne and I finished early enough to beat the real high temperatures. She ran the 5k and I ran the half marathon and we both won our age groups. On to the next race, whatever that is!

And those medals! HUGE!]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/hometown-half-marathon-10k-and-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c9b9e6902fc5ba034a003e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:29:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_36e6b082ddce40bb995e083965cd2b23~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father’s Day Classic 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I hope you’re able to spend quality time with your family today!
The weather was a bit warm today for the 1 mile, 5k and 10k races. My legs were a bit sluggish and I definitely didn’t run an “A” race, but it was good enough to finish second in my age group.]]></description><link>https://www.wattsrunning.com/post/father-s-day-classic-5k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c9baec902fc5ba034a00c1</guid><category><![CDATA[All Categories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info and Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:35:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d645a8_3610c794460f4bb6b35062e3a7bcae04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_686,h_347,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Watts</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>