Horses on the plains

Coming Out of the Woodwork

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People tell me that I must be a multi-tasking genius. Wife, 4 kids, day job, consulting, and ultrarunning. There was a time I would agree to the label, but for the past 6 months, my…

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…

Snowy and Cold Start to 2014

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[caption id="attachment_3376" align="alignleft" width="300"] Trail running friends on Mt. Falcon[/caption]Places around the country are seeing record-setting cold temperatures. Colorado is no stranger to this. In fact, this cold streak is being referred to as "life…

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…

Top of Hope Leadville

Registered for the 2014 Leadville 100

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It will come as no surprise to those that know my personality, that I have registered yet again for the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run. This is my 3rd attempt at completing the event and…

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,…

Bear Chase Trail 50k

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6:50:10 - 50k (31 miles) Running is just solving problems as they arise. I am sure the Race Director of The Bear Chase Trail Race has had more than enough problems to solve for decades…