Sometimes the hardest things in life can be simplified. When it comes to running, you can make it as hard or as easy as you want. There are plenty of gadgets, plans, and groups out there to make running more enjoyable. The reason why is that everyone is different. There is no “magic running book” [...]
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I struggle with the “following a plan” camp due to life’s distractions. You know, day job, wife, 4 kids, bills … the normal stuff. In the 3 months leading up to my first ultramarathon in Leadville, I hadn’t run more then 18 miles on a trail. Yet somehow I made it through 50 miles in [...]
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1. Daughter turns 7
My oldest daughter turns 7 which means my hair is turning more gray. It makes me smile reflecting back on all the life events we have shared together and [...]
Quite often I forget why I do certain things. It’s good to remind myself why I run, why I chose my career, and what my next step will be. You can just let things happen and live free, or you can take action. I’ve talked to many people that say just go with the flow. [...]
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