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• An Emotional 20 Miler

  

  When you do a long run - like a really long run that takes you numerous hours, poop breaks, fuel stops, etc - do you ever feel like you've covered a lifetime... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• No, I'm Not Getting a Divorce

  

  You know it's been a good week when you can come up with a crap-load of BEST things that have happened. Read on, friends. Best Request from a Vet: I told you... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• How to Get Un-Stuck

  

  You probably thought this post was going to be about how to get your tongue un-stuck from the frozen flagpole, but you would be wrong. Who else loves this... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My Next Marathon

  

  I took about five days off from running after the TransRockies, but then I couldn't keep myself away. I mean, seriously, could you? Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The 8 Signs You've Got Post Traumatic Race Disorder

  

  What a whirlwind it has been. Now I sit here with my BIG race done, my son off to college, my daughter back in school as a sophomore and ....crickets. Well,... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• TransRockies Race Report (2016): 6 Days, 120 Miles DONE!

  

  Let's get going on the race report before I forget everything. I am oldish and that happens. What was I saying? This is by far the longest race report I've... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Woah

  

  Cannot believe I actually did it. 6 days, 120 miles 28 hours, 19 minutes 27th out of 74 in the sub-50 solo age group (which doesn't seem quite fair as I'm only ... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Over and Out. It's Race Time.

  

  What's that expression? You know, the one that means the work has been done. There's no turning back. Oh yeah - The hay is in the barn Or, The money is in the... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Just Look at That Ass

  

  Last week's high training week has come and gone. 57 miles total with about 6,000 feet of gain. One of the things that's been great about this training is... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Big Running Weekend Coming Up

  

  I can't believe it's here already, but this weekend is my peak training weekend for the TransRockies Run, which starts in 17 days. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Chicago and 8 Tips for Running When It's Hot As F$ck

  

  I'm back from Chicago. This picture says it all: Giordano's pizza. And, whiskey. Ken's high school friends who all turned 50 this year. God, they are old. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Tips Guaranteed to Make You a Better Runner (or Your Money Back)

  

  I've had a lot of time to contemplate the meaning of life and the best gel flavor (salted caramel) on my runs lately (as I've been running about 10 hours total... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Product Review: Ironman Recovery Sandals (aka Happy Hour for Your Feet)

  

  We all have our post-long run or post race rituals - those things that make us feel a bit human again after we have been beating up our bodies for a few hours. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I'm a Dirty River Rat

  

  News alert: I am up to 42 push ups. In a row. Every night before bed Ken says, "Did you do your 42?" and I sigh and get mad that I am tired and have to do them. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My New Invention

  

  You guys, I got the best souvenir from the Leadville Marathon (race report HERE) last weekend! A huge cold sore that encompasses the entirety of my lower lip! Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2016 Leadville Marathon Race Report

  

  Here we go.. You guys know I had some trepidation and anxiety about this race. That's what happens when you take on a huge goal that scares the shit out of you. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• You Better Get Out of That Comfort Zone Real Quick

  

  Well, here we go up to Leadville (elev. 10,151 feet). Wish me luck. Hardest marathon in the USA or so they say (rhyme). I'm sure I'll have some stories to tell... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• When Running Sucks

  

  Today I am having a running hangover. I cannot seem to shake what went down yesterday. So, I write this post here for the world to see instead of in my diary... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ragnar Snowmass Trail Relay 2016: Am I Too Old for This Shit?

  

  I've done my share of long distance running relays - six to be exact. None of them are created equal in any way, shape or form. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Necessary Losses

  

  So, this happened. Longmont High School Graduation If you've been reading the blog for awhile, then you have seen Sam grow up a bit (I started the blog when he... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS