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• Excuse #2: “I Can’t Run, the Weather Sucks”

  

  This is the second part in my 5 part series of why there should be NO excuses to not run. See my first post HERE – all about people who don’t run because they... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Could This Be a Trick to Running Faster?

  

  On my run today I nearly threw my iPod in a ditch. I kept getting tangled in the wires and I hated every song that came on. Then I said to myself, “Self! Why ar... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• You Say You Don’t Have Time to Run? I Say,“Bullsh*t!”

  

  When I first came up for the concept of this blog a few years ago, I named it Shut Up and Run because I kept hearing people bitch and whine about how much they... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Our California Tour (in Numbers)

  

  I’m fresh off the plane and ready to tell you about Spring Break 2015 in the best way I know how. Number of runs taken: 3 (San Diego, Westlake Village <- nea... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Virtual Cocktail Hour – Confessions

  

  If we were going out for a glass of wine tonight there are things I would tell you. I would tell you these things because I already feel that many of you are... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Smoking Weed While Running: Dude, Check Out These Pros & Cons

  

  I have a friend training for her first marathon. It seems she is allergic to running. She has every ache and pain imaginable. If that isn’t enough, diarrhea... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Random Sh*t From My Week (in Pictures)

  

  1. You can cough so much that it feels like the hardest ab workout you’ve ever experienced. This is a re-enactment of the past 7 days. Has anyone else had this... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Running Hurts Like Hell, But Why?

  

  Running in Moab, Utah last weekend (and despite being surrounded by beautiful mesas and canyons and rivers), I felt like dog crap. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2015 Canyonlands Half Marathon Race Report

  

  I did not plan it this way. Back in the frosty darkness of January, I signed up for the Canyonlands Half Marathon. I was coaching a group with Fast Forward... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Israel: Top 13 Photos

  

  Being the good tourist I am, I took 5 million pictures of everything from cereal boxes to the Western Wall. So, I shall pick out on the best and most... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2015 Jerusalem Marathon Race Report

  

  I had this really weird dream last night that I went to Jerusalem and ran a marathon. Not only that, but I traveled with 15 other “strangers” who quickly... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Jerusalem Day#1: Acclimating and Eggplant

  

  Good morning! I’m feeling surprisingly fresh this morning after 22 hours of travel yesterday. I don't have anyone here to take pictures of me so I must use the... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Final Details: Denver–>Jerusalem Marathon!

  

  You guys are the best people ever. Thank you for all of the comments you left on my last post. I am now officially prepared to travel the hell out of this... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Calling All You Experienced Travelers…

  

  Yes, it’s true. You ramp up too fast for a last minute marathon and your body rebels. After my 16 miler last week things hurt. I wasn’t aware that they hurt... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 9 Reasons It Might Be Hard to Sleep After Your Long Race/Run

  

  I remember before my first marathon (Arizona Rock ‘n Roll in 2009 <- this race recap was my first blog post ever!) I read something about how difficult it... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• You’ve Been Waiting for It…

  You are welcome in advance for this video review of the Clif Organic Energy Food: Pizza Margherita! I told you guys I would be trying and reviewing this product... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Waking Up Half Naked In A Denny’s Parking Lot

  

  I am being a baby and a RP (Running Procrastinator) right now. Because of this: After a few days of being spoiled and running in shorts, I am now back to... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 7 Tips to Survive Your Long Runs (and Feel Pretty Damn Good)

  

  A couple of weeks ago I was minding my own business, training for the Canyonlands Half Marathon on March 21. I was putting in about 30 miles per week and doing... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Hung-Over Run

  

  I am going to go out and a limb and assume that I am not the only one who has ever run with a hang over. I don’t really recommend it because it is a miserable... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Almost Won the Power Ball Jackpot

  

  I want you to know I almost won the $500,000,000 Power Ball. I had 2 of the 6 numbers right. Oh, so close. I asked the woman who I bought my ticket from to... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 ATHLETICS, FITNESS