Thoughts on the Run – Page 4 – Ideas from the Run

Pain in the Sprain

8 July, 2015 Alex 3 Comments motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 1:44 pm

There are signs all around us when to stop. Most of us ignore them because we are blinded by a particular goal set. I set big goals. Stupid goals to many. Then again, theyâ€™re probably…

2015 Colfax Half Marathon

30 June, 2015 Alex 0 Comments motivation Sports Thoughts on the Run 12:22 pm

The Colfax Marathon race weekend is one of those times I remember why I love running. It's the 2nd largest race in Colorado, but still has a small feel. I saw so many people I…

Ah Screw It

28 February, 2015 Alex 0 Comments Business leadership motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 9:41 am

Screw it. I made the announcement to myself as I stood atop a mountain in Colorado. It was 7:23 in the morning as I watched the sun make itself known and could see deer roaming…

Running the APEX Trail

12 January, 2015 Alex 0 Comments Leadville 100 Mile Run Running Thoughts on the Run trail running ultramarathon 7:20 am

I am learning how to deal with an "off season" and relax from the running bit. It's not hard to do with my schedule of wife, 4 kids, work, and consulting. At the same time,…

There is such a thing as an offseason

2 January, 2015 Alex 0 Comments Thoughts on the Run 1:46 pm

I have received some emails asking where my latest post is. Am I running? What's my next race? Did you do a marathon before breakfast? Truth is, running and I broke up for a bit.…

Busier is Better Than Not

19 November, 2014 Alex 0 Comments Thoughts on the Run 11:20 am

I tried a funny experiment for a month. Rather than see how much I could pack into my schedule, I decided to go the other way. Saying that I've always been the busy guy is…

Eerie Erie 5k

11 November, 2014 Alex 0 Comments Thoughts on the Run 4:34 pm

I hadn't ran since the Boulder 100 fiasco, so a 5k with the family seemed reasonable. We weren't expecting the 5 year old to set land speed records so plenty of opportunity to take it…

Know When the Sun Will Set

23 October, 2014 Alex 0 Comments motivation Running Thoughts on the Run trail running 8:14 am

Last month I traveled to New Jersey on business. I was thinking on the flight over that I had not been to the state since 1996. It's easy to remember as during that time I…

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