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Running Around Germany
Recently I spent a week in Germany for work. It was a part of Germany I had not been to before ... then again, I haven't been out of the country in over a decade.…
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Coming Out of the Woodwork
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…
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New Year’s Resolutioners Need Friends
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…
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Snowy and Cold Start to 2014
[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…
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Mailbag Monday 02 – First Half Marathon
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…
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Registered for the 2014 Leadville 100
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…