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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
