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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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Finding the Time to Run

May 12, 2014AlexLeadville 100 Mile Run, motivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run, ultramarathon

I have already talked about how hectic my life is, but tell anyone, last week I snuck in 35 miles of running. What the?!? How the?!? At the beginning of the week I made a choice: run life exhausted. This doesn’t mean I’m always tired, but need to be aware of the balance. It’s like…

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All Back to the Hectic

Apr 10, 2014Alex2 Commentsmotivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run

I like the quote: Failing to plan is planning to fail. Reading the quote it makes sense when you think about those that achieve great things like go to space, win a Super Bowl, or travel around the world. Starting with what they wanted in the end, they worked backwards to create a plan of…

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Relaxing

World Through My 4 Year Old

Sep 5, 2013Alexmotivation, Parenting, Running, Starbucks, Thoughts on the Run, trail running, ultramarathon

Lately my 4 year old and I have been on the same wavelength. She has been experiencing a great deal of change and new adventures in her life. Starting at a new preschool along with a new home daycare/preschool. She’s essentially getting full day preschool. And she’s already smart. I have accepted my error at…

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Trail Running with Dog

Even a Cheerleader Needs a Cheerleader

Feb 7, 2013Alexexercise, motivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run, trail running, ultramarathon

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 usually out by 9p. I hear about other parents talking about dinner at 7p and being up until 9p just…

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Kids on Halloween

Fantastic Four Things Friday – Week Recap No. 36

Nov 2, 2012Alexmotivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run

Another fast-paced week with lots of fantastic things. Here are four of them … 1. Halloween of course The girls knew they wanted to be princesses as their costume pretty early in the year. That meant deciding how son would fit into the theme. It didn’t take long to find a knight costume so he…

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Fantastic Four Things Friday – Week Recap No. 35

Oct 26, 2012AlexEducation, motivation, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run

1. Pumpkin Patch This year we decided to try a more local and smaller Pumpkin Patch. In past years we’ve gone to a large farm, with lots of people, plenty of things to do, candy apples, and on and on. That is great, but this year we wanted to make it easier. I found one…

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Elk Ranch trails

Fantastic Four Things Friday – Week Recap No. 34

Oct 19, 2012AlexEducation, exercise, Parenting, Running, Thoughts on the Run, ultramarathon

1. Kids Conferences This week we met with teachers for our 3 oldest kids to see how they are doing in school. Each child has their own style, strengths, and focus. Fortunately, they are all at or above where the school wants them to be. That is great and provides us insight into how we…

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