August 2012 – Thoughts on the Run

Fantastic Four Things Friday â€“ Week Recap No. 27

31 August, 2012 Alex 2 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 8:05 am

A week of firsts and lasts, back to the gym, writing, and going through video. Here are four fantastic things to note this Friday. 1. 1st Day of Preschool ... for the last time Our…

Get That Shaky Feeling Back

30 August, 2012 Alex 0 Comments exercise motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 9:33 am

After missing the cutoff time at mile 52 of the Leadville 100, I made a pact that I was going to start getting ready for next year. Over the past week I have been doing…

Wordless Wednesday No. 27

29 August, 2012 Alex 0 Comments motivation 11:15 am

I found this sign at Target in the diaper aisle. It's appropriate and makes me giggle because it says "butts" (yes I have the personality of a 12 year old), but I also try and…

My Greatest Failure

28 August, 2012 Alex 2 Comments conversations exercise motivation Running trail running ultramarathon 10:18 am

[caption id="attachment_2005" align="alignleft" width="225"] Descent into Twin Lakes Aid Station[/caption]Just over a week after the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run and all is good. Legs feel normal, toe is less tender, and brain not completely…

Dig Deeper Leadville 100 Speech – Video

27 August, 2012 Alex 0 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 7:40 am

[caption id="attachment_2058" align="alignleft" width="300"] Leadville 100 Pre-Race Briefing[/caption]The day before the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run, there is a race briefing. This is to go over course changes, rules, tips, and medical signs to be…

Fantastic Four Things Friday â€“ Week Recap No. 26

24 August, 2012 Alex 3 Comments motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:30 am

This was one of those weeks that I won't forget the rest of my life. 1. Taking on Leadville 100 Mile Run I showed up, ran, cried, laughed, saw llamas, and met great people. You…

2012 Leadville 100 Mile Run – Recap

22 August, 2012 Alex 21 Comments exercise Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 8:30 am

52 miles & 8,000 feet of climb - DNF The event I have been looking forward to for over a year. A chance to see where my limits are and push past them. Here is…

Wordless Wednesday No. 26

22 August, 2012 Alex 0 Comments motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 8:00 am

Photos from an emotional day in Leadville [caption id="attachment_2027" align="alignnone" width="595"] Hope Pass backside[/caption]

Month: August 2012