Scott Dawson

Parallel of Latitude 2026

A low-key, 8-hour fixed-time race on a flat, scenic 3.45-mile out-and-back along the rail trail beside Dryden Lake. A new tradition for us?

Sep 26 • Scott Dawson

Ithaca 5&10 10K 2026

A 10K checkpoint, a smart race plan, negative splits, and another age-group win.

Sep 13 • Scott Dawson

July 2026

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Reflections on creativity, remembering Ray, recent writing, and a favorite Canadian escape.

Jul 16

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This Custom Race Medal Rack Cost Less Than My Last Race Entry

16 feet of steel, 120 medals, zero regrets

Jul 15 • Scott Dawson

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June 2026

Gear Review: Nuroum OpenEar Pro 2 for Remote Workers

Nuroum reached out after I wrote about the Shokz OpenComm, wondering if I'd give their OpenEar Pro 2 a similar honest look. Here's what I found.

Jun 16 • Scott Dawson

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Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026

A humid morning, a hometown course, and an A+ effort.

Jun 7 • Scott Dawson

Taking the Stage

Both of my kids graduated this month, making for a fitting introduction to an edition devoted to music, theater, art, and creativity.

Jun 2

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May 2026

A Tale of Three Races

This one is short, sweet, and to the point. You might call it a personal record! Enjoy.

May 3

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April 2026

Seneca7 2026

This was my third running of the Seneca 7, a fantastic 7-person relay race around the 77.7 perimeter of Seneca Lake.

Apr 26 • Scott Dawson

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Take What You Like, Leave the Rest

A mix of running, tech, good reads, and one unforgettable roadside attraction.

Apr 17

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Using Datawrapper to Embed Tables and Charts on Substack

I bemoaned the lack of table and chart options natively in Substack until I came across Datawrapper.

Apr 17 • Scott Dawson

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A Simple, Fee-free Way to Export Texting Threads From Your iPhone

How I use my Mac's Terminal and imessage-exporter to archive texting threads from my iPhone

Apr 10 • Scott Dawson