Brisdon
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Shut Up + Run
http://www.shutupandrun.net/
An irreverent, humorous and candid chronicle of marathon and triathlon training adventures.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 697 )
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Even If My Shoe Is In the Grave At Least I’ll Be Smiling
Many people (including Ken and my mom) sent me the article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal this week entitled, “One Running Shoe in the Grave: New... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Gifts Runners REALLY Want
Do you have a runner in your life besides yourself? Ever wonder what runners really want as gifts? There are the cutesy answers like new knees, speed, a firm as... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Out of the Saddle
Thank you for all of your heartfelt comments on yesterday’s post about my dying dog, Lucky. Weird to think a dying dog is “Lucky,” but I like to believe that... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
It’s Getting Steamy In Here
Today is a day of feeling uninspired and just generally blah. Does anyone else ever have days like that? Not about running or working or cleaning or cooking.... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
My 15 Unwritten Rules for Runners
I don’t get it. Why does my family get all pissy on me for playing Christmas music in the car? As far as I am concerned, holiday music is fair game from... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Good Thing I’m Not a Travel Agent
Wednesday we went out of town, but we didn’t really go out of town. Whatever does she mean?? I’m so mysterious! The best way to miss the hassle of travelling... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
How to Be Grateful When You Don’t Feel Like It
Let’s face it. It’s cool to be grateful. Oprah made it a worldwide phenomenon when she started keeping a gratitude journal way back when. And, there’s a reason... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Yes, Pole Dancing Is Considered Cross Training
You guys crack me up. In my last post I told you how much I hate anything to do with vomit and then you proceed to write me graphic stories about when your... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
10 Things You Should Know About Me If We Are Going To Be Friends
1. I speed. I do not follow the speed limit, but I have not had a ticket in over 20 years (just 950 warnings). My rule of thumb is that 10 miles over the speed... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
5 Things I’m Liking In November
Do you even care what I like? Probably not. But, in case you do, read on. 1. This book: It’s been awhile since I was so engrossed in a book (hated the ending... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
It Must Be a Damn Good Sign
I swear that marathon signs are like fine wine, they get better with age (not that I would know anything about fine wine. I get a lady woody when the big bottle... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I Did Not Deserve That “Thank You”
I am not proud of my behavior today. Let me set the scene for you. Early on in my 6 mile run I was having major stomach issues. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Clif Bar Fail & The Workout That Wasn’t
Nothing gets me more excited than seasonal stuff at the store like this candy cane hot chocolate: Or this tea: Or these waffles: In fact, today I even bought... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
How Your Period Affects Running
If you are a female between 12 and 51 years old and reading this, you probably have a period (unless of course you're pregnant, nursing or have had body parts... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I’ll Stick You With a Pin
I’m glad a wrote a post about how not every race has to be a PR because certainly that was the case this morning. Our family ran the Longmont Turkey Trot 10K... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
5 Reasons You Don’t Need to PR at Your Next Race
I don’t know if it’s just a quality of runners in general, but we sure are an over achieving bunch. Many of us have a difficult time running “just” to run. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
They Need to Change the Name
What a day it was yesterday. I distracted myself from the fact I was not running (trying to be a SASA and take a few days off to let my hamstring settle the... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Gone Not Forgotten
You may or may not have seen this, and you may or may not care, but if you have the December issue of Runner’s World, go get it. Now turn to page 80 and look... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
10 Tips to Shut Up and Run in the Cold
It is 4:50 p.m. and almost dark. WAH. I know this is payback for the bright sunlight I saw at 7:00 a.m. this morning. Let’s face it - I just like the longer day... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Wash It Down With Coors Light
The day started like any day should: Where: Hall Ranch, Lyons, CO Trail: Bitterbrush Distance: 7 miles round trip Time: 1:20 Elevation gain: 1,100 feet Time of... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS, SPORTS