ultramarathon – Page 7 – Thoughts on the Run

My Toes Hurt

25 April, 2013 Alex 0 Comments diet exercise motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 11:24 am

Let's just say I have taken the past 3 weeks off from running. There have been the occasional 6 mile runs here and maybe 3 miles there, but in my mind, I haven't been running.…

33 Mile Run to Work

5 April, 2013 Alex 2 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run ultramarathon 2:13 pm

First off, there was a cinnamon roll involved. We all have our motivations, they change over time, but I wanted a cinnamon roll. From home to office it is about 33 miles. That can vary…

Mile 34 aid station happiness Silver Rush

Falling Down on the Run

8 February, 2013 Alex 0 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 10:50 am

[caption id="attachment_1820" align="alignleft" width="225"] Happy because only 1 mountain to go in Silver Rush 50[/caption]I'm a fairly non-serious guy. There have been very few times that I haven't been able to laugh at myself. Afterall,…

Even a Cheerleader Needs a Cheerleader

7 February, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise motivation Parenting Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 1:45 am

People ask me how I keep going. Whether it be referring to completing a 50 mile race, getting little sleep, or raising 4 kids, life can be exhausting. Kids bedtime is between 7-8pm and I'm…

Wordless Wednesday No. 48

23 January, 2013 Alex 0 Comments exercise Leadville 100 Mile Run losing weight motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running triathlon ultramarathon 9:13 am

Not Quite a 50k

10 January, 2013 Alex 1 Comment Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 2:54 pm

[caption id="attachment_2681" align="alignleft" width="300"] 7am start to the trails[/caption]On a dark 8 degree morning, I joined about 50 other runners to take the trail. It's not a race, but more of a 50k with like-minded…

2013 – Year of the 100

7 January, 2013 Alex 1 Comment Leadville 100 Mile Run Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 1:49 pm

I have been debating on putting down into words the kind of year 2012 was and what 2013 holds in store for me. The debate has been about finding the time to do it before…

Wordless Wednesday No. 45

2 January, 2013 Alex 0 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run motivation Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 3:47 pm

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