October 2012 – Page 2 – Thoughts on the Run

Fantastic Four Things Friday â€“ Week Recap No. 34

19 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments Education exercise Parenting Running Thoughts on the Run ultramarathon 12:12 pm

1. Kids Conferences This week we met with teachers for our 3 oldest kids to see how they are doing in school. Each child has their own style, strengths, and focus. Fortunately, they are all…

Silver Rush 50 Video

18 October, 2012 Alex 1 Comment motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:58 am

This summer Jamie and I ran the Silver Rush 50 in Leadville, Colorado. It was my 2nd time completing this race and Leadville always finds ways to challenge the runner. His girlfriend was his crew…

Don’t Just Get By

17 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments Business exercise motivation Running Thoughts on the Run 2:29 pm

This morning was what I'm calling my Windy Wednesday run. Why's that? Because it was WINDY! 35mph winds blowing across the reservoir and pushing with all its might. Let's just say it was great cross-training…

Wordless Wednesday No. 34

17 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments motivation Parenting Thoughts 9:49 am

Not Feeling the Run

16 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments exercise motivation Thoughts 7:57 am

In my post Ultrarunner Secret Getaway Location I wrote about strange body feelings. Most notably the brain pain and chest tightening. Today I decided to take those on by doing a weight lifting workout. [caption…

Ultrarunner Secret Getaway Location

15 October, 2012 Alex 1 Comment motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 8:49 am

I have been introduced to the ultimate ultrarunner getaway spot here in Colorado. It is not at a fancy resort, there is no pool, and there is no cell signal. Well, I did get a…

Fantastic Four Things Friday â€“ Week Recap No. 33

12 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments exercise motivation Parenting Thoughts on the Run 7:04 am

One of those weeks when you wonder if there were fantastic things. Sometimes the negativity can overshadow the moments of happiness through the week. Here are four fantastic things for this Friday ... 1. 28…

Scott Jurek Hill Running Technique

11 October, 2012 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run Running Thoughts on the Run 1:10 pm

I visualized this video of Scott Jurek hill running form quite a bit when running in Leadville. Great words of wisdom from a Master! http://youtu.be/yiG95bgl4-w

Month: October 2012