Locutus08
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Chasing 42: Life, The Universe, and Running
http://chasing42.wordpress.com/
The musings of an Iowa runner tackling new challenges- marathons, ultramarathons, 5Ks, and everything in between! My interests are great and my topics are expansive...and mostly accurate ;)
LATEST ARTICLES ( 385 )
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Daily Chase: Vol. 23
At this point, I’m looking for hills on just about every run I take, which has meant pushing my body a bit harder than I have in the past. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 22
My hilly onslaught has continued this week and I’ve been taking the time to observe various elevation gains over various distances, and it’s been interesting t... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 21
The reality of the Georgia Death Race and the insane climbs it encompasses set in for me pretty early on. However, the intensity of my training didn’t... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 20
I generally dislike getting up before the sun, so I have a great deal of respect for folks that manage to get up extra early to run during the week. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 19
I’ve been thinking more lately about setting goals. I’m working on solidifying my 2016 race schedule with regard to the larger races, and I have far more races... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 18
Sometimes we have the best intentions, but lack the proper information to aid us in following through on those intentions. The outcome can still be quite... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 17
After a failed attempt at seeking out a rigorous incline out on the trails a while back, I’ve continued to be on the hunt for an ideal hill workout that would... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 16
Living in a new place for the first time is all about change, especially during the first year. With the changing of the seasons and each passing week, new... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 15
The snow would be beautiful if we had somewhere out-of-the-way to put it. Unfortunately, that’s a difficult task in an urban environment, and thus becomes the... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 14
I suppose I’ve been chasing Jonas for the past few days. It has been strange experiencing the first real snowfall of the season in January, and I’d be lying if ... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 13
The journey to and from work is the most common line of travel for many folks during the week. We know the route inside and out, can recognize landmarks, and ar... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 12
There is plenty to think about, and plenty to do today, in observance of MLK Jr. Day. For those of you that have the day off, I would challenge you to look for... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 11
Sunday is the one day of the week reserved for sleeping in and relaxing in the morning. The epicurean and I have a long-standing tradition we’ve titled... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 10
Time was on my mind this morning as my alarm went off at 4:30AM, and I headed out the door around 5:15AM to squeeze in a long-ish run before heading to work. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 9
Take a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of Nature you may renew your own. Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 8
Hello darkness, my old friend. It was another dusk into darkness run, but I think I’ve reached the point where my inability to chase down daylight is an... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 7
It was a busy day, between work, course prep, and the epicurean railing off to NYC for a quick meeting, but my streak remains solid, albeit a bit boring. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 6
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the winter far more frequently? The warm flannel sheets seem to create one of my biggest challenges for... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 5
It was a busy transition back into the week, and a bit colder, but I really can’t complain about temps in the 20’s when my friends to the west are dealing with... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Across The Years 2015 Race Report
All good adventures begin calmly, with no real sense of the drama that is about to unfold. In a sense, the unexpected is in part what makes them so interesting... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS