Thoughts on the Run» exercise

Don’t Quit Because It’s Too Far

Alex — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:01:25 +0000

Thought for Thursday

Injuries aside, I hear this excuse often. “It’s just too far to go.” Mentally to get to that excuse, you are almost on your way.

The first thing you need to do is decide why you started in the first place. If we’re talking about exercise or losing [...]

Sitting on the Sidelines

Alex — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:33:53 +0000

Whether it be in business or in sports, I have a hard time sitting on the sidelines just watching. I like to jump in and do (or try) whatever action I’m seeing. Granted, me jumping into a football game wouldn’t be for very long as I would get flattened fast. Still, most of us [...]

Define Your Own Top

Alex — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:57 +0000

Throughout life people are telling you to do things to be successful. In school it’s do the work to get the good grades so you can get into college. Then into a job it’s the same, do the work to get promoted and make more money. Everyone talks about getting to the top so [...]

Denver Broncos Show Hard is Just a Word

Alex — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:09 +0000

1:00:00 – 5.5 miles

If it’s not hard, then you’re doing it wrong.

I read this quote in a running book about 3 years ago and it still resonates with me today. What does it mean? Is it saying that I’m not working hard unless a bone is sticking out of my body? I’ve taken [...]

A Chatty Flight

Alex — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:58:33 +0000

30:20 – 3 miles

Even when I travel for work, I find time to get in a run. In fact, many times it’s the activity I most look forward to. Depending on time of year and schedule, there is even a chance to run outside. It’s an opportunity to see a part of a [...]