It has been an interesting ride the past 4 months with no traditional full time job. Like running, it has been a nice going-back to challenging what everyone else considers normal. Yes, there are days…
After a long hiatus, due to work and other people's demands, I made it back to a favorite trail of mine in Lyons, Colorado called Hall Ranch. It's a lollipop route that you run up…
Today was my first day of not being tied to a schedule, computer, or agenda set by someone else. Yet I would say I didn't take more than 25 minutes to stop for a moment…
There are many reasons why I like running. The act of running itself is rarely the reason I like running. It's more about the people in the running community that motivate me to continue. They…
It was cold, then hot, then cold. A year of working from home has meant 2 hours less in the car each day so more time to get back to running! After races kept being…
Part of my strategy earlier this year of finishing my first 100 mile race was to prove to myself I could travel the distance. I'm quite honest with myself and know that each race is…
The days following my first 100 mile finish were pretty awesome. And painful. Mostly awesome though thanks to the people in my life. In addition to the congratulations and messages received via social media, it…
Continuing on the 100 mile run … When we last left me, I had just arrived in Iola at the turnaround point in Iola at mile 51. It was still raining and there was wind.…
My First 100 Mile Finish – Part 1
If your dreams don't scare you, dream bigger. Since I finished my first Silver Rush 50 in Leadville, I knew that I wanted to complete… Read more…
2016 Leadville Heavy Half Marathon
2016 Leadville Heavy Half Yes, the half at 15.5 miles and not the full for another 10. Maybe I’m just getting old. Or smarter. Well,… Read more…
2013 Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run
38 miles – 9 hours – 5,500ft elevation gain – DNF Hindsight is 20/20. Whether it be talking about the weekend’s football game, choices made… Read more…
