Race Time Pressure

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There are times when I say things I don't mean. It's not that I'm lying, but more of trying to convince myself of something. If have a pinch in my back, I say to go…

Run the Climb

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1:20:00 - 5.2 miles This will be one of those days I'm happy to be on conference calls for 6 hours. My legs should be feeling it from this morning's time on the treadmill. As…

Perception Changing

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36:00 - 3.4 miles I'm still getting used to the 15 year old treadmill in the basement. As the snow and ice weather start to descend upon Colorado, I have no interest in gaining the…

Fishy Run

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1:18:30 - 7.50 miles I like change. In fact, I welcome it! I work and live with people who don't enjoy change as much though, so I'm aware when change is happening. For me, I'm…

Lifting Heavy Things

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51:00 - 5 miles Had lunch with a friend last week that I haven't seen in 4 months. First thing he says to me: You're arms are looking thick! Well thank you. His next comment…

Thoughts to Distract

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1:10:00 - 7.09 miles Whenever I run, I like to go into it with an idea, story, or problem to solve. This helps me think less about running while still moving forward. Lately, I've done…

Fuel Fuel Fuel

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1:09:00 - 6.5 miles I've had 2 flights across the country, several conference calls, and time at a hotel bar to reflect on my 8th marathon that was a week ago. Overall, I still look…

Marathon Plus 1 Day

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I guess I should follow-up to what I did after the 26.2 mile adventure yesterday. I arrived home at 1:30, showered, packed a suitcase, and headed to the airport at 2. I boarded an airplane…