Thoughts on the Run

Greenland Trail 50k Redemption

Alex — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:58:56 +0000

6 hours 18 minutes 50 seconds – 31 Miles

I don’t want to forget last year. With any big mistake, the goal is to make it worthwhile by learning from it. It would be my hope that getting my first DNF here taught a few others [...]

Parenting Moment on Stuff vs Experiences

Alex — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:44:30 +0000

I like to solve problems. The topic or situation doesn’t matter too much to me. Technology, logistics, design, traffic … don’t care. Let’s hear the problem and find a solution. Hearing can’t sends chills down my spine (the irritated kind). Tell me I can’t and most likely you get knocked down on the list [...]

2013 Cherry Creek Sneak 10 Mile

Alex — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:26:37 +0000

1 hour 33 minutes

I always like this race. Not just because of the long sleeve tech shirt, simple course, or post-race party, but because of the people. This event offers something for everyone. There’s the 10 mile distance as well as 5 mile, 5k, and 1.5 mile run. I see every degree of [...]

My Toes Hurt

Alex — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:24:01 +0000

Let’s just say I have taken the past 3 weeks off from running. There have been the occasional 6 mile runs here and maybe 3 miles there, but in my mind, I haven’t been running. 10 miles a week doesn’t make for a fun marathon letalone the 50k ultramarathon I have in a week. Of [...]

33 Mile Run to Work

Alex — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:13:22 +0000

First off, there was a cinnamon roll involved. We all have our motivations, they change over time, but I wanted a cinnamon roll.

From home to office it is about 33 miles. That can vary depending on the route, but that is the shortest distance possible. Over the past month I have not had time [...]