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Why Do You Look So Angry?

Oct 21, 2015Alexexercise, motivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run, trail running, ultramarathon

Dude, why do you look so angry? I have heard this more frequently over the past 2 months. From the starting line of Run Rabbit Run 100 to people at work. I’ll just be standing there in my own little world and someone will come up to me and ask if I’m okay. What the…

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Colfax Group Start

2014 Colfax Half Marathon

May 22, 2014Alexexercise, motivation, Running, Thoughts on the Run

This is probably my favorite race in Colorado. I have run either the half marathon or marathon Colfax race since 2008. The event encompasses the spirit of community in everything that it does. From the Expo weekend that takes place at Sports Authority Field at Mile High to the volunteers on the course to running…

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Ultrarunning is no quitting

Wordless Wednesday No. 60

May 14, 2014Alexexercise, Leadville 100 Mile Run, motivation, Running, Thoughts on the Run, trail running, ultramarathon
Gym Friends

New Year’s Resolutioners Need Friends

Jan 28, 2014Alexexercise, losing weight, motivation, Thoughts on the Run

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 and bikes to access. The other equipment I like, rock wall & weights, not exactly easy to get to in…

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Eerie Erie 5k

Mailbag Monday 02 – First Half Marathon

Jan 6, 2014Alexexercise, motivation, Running, Sports, Thoughts on the Run, trail running

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 5ks, so feel dumb asking, but how does one start to run a half marathon? How many times a week…

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Mailbag Monday 01 – Navigating Failure

Dec 9, 2013Alexexercise, Leadville 100 Mile Run, Running, Thoughts on the Run, trail running, ultramarathonMailbag

After I post a race recap about not finishing a race (see 2013 Leadville 100 and 2013 Silver Rush 50), I receive emails and texts. Some saying “sorry about that” and others “get em’ next time.” To kickoff Mailbag Monday, I decided to tackle this one first. An email I received from Mary: I have…

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Holiday Baking with Kids

Resting is Hard Work

Oct 28, 2013Alex1 Commentexercise, Running, Thoughts on the Run, ultramarathon

Here’s a question I was asked more than 10 times this past week: What do you mean you didn’t run the Denver Rock n’ Roll Marathon? There are 3 reasons why I didn’t run: 1) I have run this event since 2007 when it was the Denver Marathon and became my first half marathon. I…

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Refueling the Batteries

Oct 17, 2013Alex2 Commentsconversations, diet, exercise, motivation, Running, Thoughts on the Run

Tech is taking away the humanity in the world. No more eye contact, mtg new ppl face to face, violent games & movies, I used to be really good at having a conversation with anyone. Anyone. It almost became an art form to me. I would look for new people and then try to see…

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