Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor/lawyer/scientist. I have been running for over two decades, as much as 70 miles per week and as little as zero. I’ve been injured a handful of times and it sucks. I came to a point where I was getting injured frequently and considered not running anymore, but it’s a lifestyle … More Injury Free Running
Good livin’. That’s apparently what they call it. No matter what you call it, it looks interesting to a bonehead like me. The GORUCK Challenge is either a ‘team building’, ‘leadership training’, or ‘gear test gone haywire’ event. Possibly, all of the above. I’m pee-my-pants excited. And the preparation for it is all part of the … More Fresh Endeavor: GORUCK Challenge
I’m not sure what possessed me to agree to run a 50K, but it seemed like a good idea when my friend suggested it. So last weekend I headed back to KC for the Trail Nerds’ Psycho Wyco Trail Run. I rolled up to Brad’s house around 6:30 on Friday night. We decided it … More Race Report: Psycho Wyco 50K
If I’m anything, it’s timely. That was sarcasm. On Halloween morning my wife and I participated in the Team Ortho Monster Dash in Minneapolis. It was a cool morning, perfect for racing. We left the house a little late for the 10:30am start, but made it there at about 10:20. With no time for a … More Race Report: Monster Dash
I’m running my first marathon this weekend. I was duped into running my first mary at altitude by a good friend who casualy suggested that we do a marathon in Denver. I haven’t run over 12 miles in at least a few years, but I’ve always wanted to do one. I decided to train in … More Marathon: Lite
I’m not sure what’s so different these days. Maybe I’m getting older. Perhaps I’m a bit less tolerant than I used to be to some of the issues that come along with running long distances. One of these issues is chafing. Chafing only seems to become an issue on my longer runs, probably those over … More Fighting the Chafe
I’m guessing any doctor who actually said that wasn’t talking about alcohol, but as Vanilla at Half-Fast points out: Compared with abstainers, light drinkers exercised 5.7 more minutes per week, moderate drinkers 10.1 more minutes, and heavy drinkers 19.9 more minutes. You can read the full article on WebMD here.
Well, I know you have been sitting at your computer, waiting for me to update this thing. The Lady and I have made our move to Minneapolis, and secured ourselves a dwelling in the suburb of St. Louis Park. We have since survived our first summer in Minneapolis and are looking forward to fall. It’s … More Phew, for a minute there, I lost myself
I know what you’re thinking, “mmm… granola is tasty.” We’ll you’re right it is tasty. Emily over at Barefoot Fitness found an article that echos my sentiments on the yoga/running combo. Back in college when I was running everyday, and training (mostly) properly, I was fairly strong and flexible. But in this older, more domesticated … More Running and Yoga
I was googling Arien O’Connell to find out more about her getting screwed out of her victory in Nike Women’s Marathon when I found a site that spoke to me. Arien O’Connell’s issue says more about caste and robotic policy, which I find frustrating and filled with asshattery. But the site that I found broached … More To Pee or Not to Pee…
Monkey with Chainsaw 