exercise – Page 2 – Thoughts on the Run

Finding the Time to Run

16 October, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:07 am

The last few weeks have been an adventure. I completed the Bear Chase Trail 50k race, then last week at a job, followed by a new week at a job. People asking me when my…

Stress is a State of Mind

15 October, 2013 Alex 0 Comments conversations exercise Thoughts on the Run ultramarathon 10:39 am

For years I have said that I don't get stressed. This is not because my life is simple ... quite the opposite. I have wife, 4 kids, day job, volunteer activities, consulting, and running. For…

A Sign to Not Run

12 September, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise motivation Running Thoughts on the Run 2:33 pm

I was just talking about how asking me if I should run is a stupid question. Pushing through failure and slumps to keep moving forward. I have just been feeling "down" and not sure if…

Ultra Mental Fortitude

26 August, 2013 Alex 1 Comment exercise motivation Running Thoughts on the Run ultramarathon 8:45 am

Over the past week, people with medical backgrounds have pointed out how severe my ER visit was. Then I recalled what Doc M at the aid station said: I don't have a dialysis machine here.…

Thoughts on Upcoming Leadville 100

10 August, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:07 am

I knew the question was coming. Do you think you're ready this year for the Leadville 100? Last year toeing the line was a long shot. Basic math would tell you it wasn't looking good.…

Hope Pass Training

8 August, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 2:42 pm

Funny how easy climbing 3,000 feet of elevation over 4.5 miles seems when I haven't run 42 miles before it. The goal was to hike up to the top of Hope and run down. Zero…

Running Provides Purpose

1 August, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 12:58 pm

One of the first questions I get when people hear I run ultras is: Why do you run that far? Mentioning that I enjoy running 50 miles or going out on a trail for 6…

Wordless Wednesday No. 54

31 July, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running 8:39 am

Keep going.

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