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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. 4
There are some realities that I have come to accept when it comes to running outside year-round. One such reality is the need to bundle up considerably in... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 3
The weekend is upon us, and with it, the wonderful Saturday morning long run to kick things off right! I’m still a bit in shock over the fact that it’s... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 2
All good habits are formed through repetition, right? Day 49 of my streak is in the books and I was reminded this morning of just how much energy a morning run... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Inaugural Entry
Happy New Year to everyone! It’s certainly been a hectic holiday season full of family, friends, and plenty of running. I’ll be sharing my thoughts on my... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Yo Adrien! Rocky 50K Run Report
There is a time and a place for a routine workout that you’ve completed in the past, and you have the luxury of knowing benchmarks that you can work to improve. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
#Chasing42 Fall Updates
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the middle of December, and the new year is right around the corner! I don’t think I realized just how hectic life was... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Guest Race Recap: Crooked Road 24-Hour Race
As as part of the #chasing42reports series, I present to you a fantastic tale of a great friend’s first 24-hour/ 100 mile experience. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
JFK 50 Mile Race Report
I’ve always been an eager student of history. The world is a strange and fascinating place, and there are more stories out there to explore than can be held in ... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Baltimore Marathon 2015 Race Report
You’ve no doubt noticed a “busy” trend with the past few posts, and the active extravaganza that was October continued with the Baltimore Marathon on October... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Army 10-Miler Race Report
Running a 50K in the woods makes for a perfect warm-up the day before a 10 mile race, right? After Stefan and I returned from Prince William Forest, we headed... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
PB & J Fatass 50K Race Report
It’s a beautiful thing when a race falls into your lap and you can add it to your calendar with minimal additional planning. It’s even better when the race is... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Hiking with Joaquin- Part II
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity”... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Hiking with Joaquin- Part I
We had been planning our hiking adventure for several months. The first weekend in October promised excellent weather for a three-day hike across Maryland on th... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Gear Review: Northface “Better Than Naked”
I just recently added a few new pieces of running apparel to my already sizable collection, and I wanted to briefly share my excitement! Read more
Posted on 28 September 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
A Grab Bag of Updates
Interestingly enough, the beginning of September still managed to be a busy time for me despite not finding myself in the classroom for many years. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Learning from Each Mile- Embracing Change
It’s amazing how fast the summer flies by when you aren’t looking, isn’t it? As a society, we focus a lot of our energy on the summer months as a time for... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Maryland H.E.A.T. 50K Race Recap
Our east coast move has been a bit of a whirlwind and my head still hasn’t entirely stopped spinning. There has been quite a bit of “new” in our lives in the... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Winterthur: It’s a Magical Place!
Not only did I question whether or not Delaware was an actual state prior to moving here, but I certainly would have never heard of Winterthur Museum, Gardens,... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Initial Reflections on Delaware
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Wilmington for two months now! The summer has truly flown by, and now that I’m caught up on my final Iowa escapades and... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS -
A Quadzilla Report: Destination White House
It’s all been building up to this final day, so hold onto your seats and prepare for a bumpy landing! The first three days of our time with the Race Across the... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 FITNESS, SPORTS