Why Do You Look So Angry?

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Dude, why do you look so angry? I have heard this more frequently over the past 2 months. From the starting line of Run Rabbit Run 100 to people at work. I'll just be standing…

Colfax Group Start

2014 Colfax Half Marathon

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This is probably my favorite race in Colorado. I have run either the half marathon or marathon Colfax race since 2008. The event encompasses the spirit of community in everything that it does. From the…

Gym Friends

New Year’s Resolutioners Need Friends

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I generally avoid the gym in January. This year has been very difficult to do that due to the cold temps outside. I really like my gym as it is spacious with plenty of treadmills…

Eerie Erie 5k

Mailbag Monday 02 – First Half Marathon

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One of the most common questions I receive is how to start running. Some don't ask me the question for self-conscious fear that it sounds silly. For instance, here's an email: Alex, I barely run…

Mailbag Monday 01 – Navigating Failure

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After I post a race recap about not finishing a race (see 2013 Leadville 100 and 2013 Silver Rush 50), I receive emails and texts. Some saying "sorry about that" and others "get em' next…

Holiday Baking with Kids

Resting is Hard Work

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Here's a question I was asked more than 10 times this past week: What do you mean you didn't run the Denver Rock n' Roll Marathon? There are 3 reasons why I didn't run: 1)…

Refueling the Batteries

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[caption id="attachment_2867" align="alignleft" width="300"] Beignet break at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans[/caption]Tech is taking away the humanity in the world. No more eye contact, mtg new ppl face to face, violent games & movies,…