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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On Highs, Lows, and Pushing Through…
This past weekend, I was left with multiple occasions to reflect on a spectrum of running-related emotions and thoughts as I pounded out the miles. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
June Wrap-Up
It’s amazing how fast time can seem to speed by once you are looking back, even though it can be moving infinitesimally slow when you are in the moment. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Gear Review: Inov-8 Debrisoc 38
My love for trail-running has grown considerably in the last two years, to the point where I’d prefer to be out on the trails for a majority of my weekly miles. Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Run Report: Relay Iowa (Part 2)
I’ve participated in plenty of evening and overnight runs, so the basic premise wasn’t all that daunting. However, it had been quite a long day already, so I wa... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Run Report: Relay Iowa 2014 (Part 1)
There are some running experiences that you simply can’t sum up in a blog post, and this past weekend certainly qualifies as that. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Dam-to-Dam-Dam (D2D2D)
Running is about combining committed repetition with a thirst for new experiences. That’s what keeps it interesting, and keeps me motivated. That’s probably... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Backroads 100K
I’ve had a rather heavy training year thus far, and came to the conclusion that perhaps I had piled on a few more miles than were necessary after Flatrock. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Couch-2-5k(9): Vizsla on the Run
You may recall that about a year ago, the epicurean and I welcomed a new four-legged friend into our family. Looper, the high-spirited, obscenely affectionate... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report- Market to Market Relay Iowa 2014
I’m not entirely sure if runners as a whole are a strange bunch, or my own unique personality just happens to attract a strange group of friends. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Passing the Seasonal Baton
For most folks, early May marks the beginning (or at least hopeful beginning) of summer weather, outdoor activities, barbecues, and more comfortable outdoor... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Flatrock 101K Race Report: A Tale of “DNF”
I’ve run quite a few races in the past few years, and many of them have been what I considered to be rather difficult. They included varied terrain, elevation... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Random Pre-101K Musings
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind spring! My training has been going really well, and my mileage has stayed close to my self-assigned schedule. Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Gear Review: Brooks Silver Bullet Jacket II
It’s no secret that I will choose outdoor running over the treadmill no matter the weather conditions. I’ve run in blizzards, wind and rain storms, and... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Philadelphia Training: Rocky Style
It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen the Rocky movies, and I may get some flack for not finding them all good in the first place. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Sex and Running: Endurance Activities Collide
“Sex makes you happy. Happy people do not run a 3:47 mile.” – American Running Legend Marty LiquoriThe debate is as old as the Olympics themselves. What impact... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Internal Shout-Outs
I’ve been making some small (i.e. probably more noticeable to me than anyone else) changes to the blog lately, and I thought I’d take a moment to call your... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Running Research to Consider
I’ve been in school for 26 of the 34 years I’ve been alive. In many ways, who I am has been defined by my presence in the classroom for as long as I can... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Running to the Podiatrist
Ok, so I didn’t actually RUN to my podiatry appointment, but I could have. The clinic is close enough but I decided they probably wouldn’t appreciate my... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
February Run Down
By the time this past month came to a close, I was pretty sure I lived in a frozen wasteland. It was only two years ago that I was running in shorts and a... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Evolution of Running Shoes: I’m Coming Clean
I’ve fought the urge to publish this post for quite some time. I don’t think I have a problem. I just like variety in my life, and get tired of the same footwea... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS