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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 ( 391 )

  • Daily Chase: Vol. 29

    Daily Chase: Vol.

    For many, the weekend is an opportunity to relax, travel, or catch up on any of a number of interests or hobbies. When Saturday rolls around, the first thing... Read more

    Posted on 23 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • Daily Chase: Vol. 28

    I’m pretty sure I blinked and this week completely passed me by. Needless to say, it was a whirlwind, but an enjoyable one nonetheless. Read more

    Posted on 21 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • Daily Chase: Vol. 27

    The hectic schedule continues, but I was able to take some time away over the weekend to “enjoy” a bit of new (to me) trail running. Saying that this first... Read more

    Posted on 18 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • Daily Chase: Vol. 26

    The pace of life is an interesting thing. We all have ups and downs in our schedules. However, this past week marked the start of a new teaching position,... Read more

    Posted on 15 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • Daily Chase: Vol. 25

    Daily Chase: Vol.

    One of the most interesting things I’ve learned during my #chasing42runstreak is just how creative you can get with a simple mile. There are days when I would... Read more

    Posted on 09 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • Daily Chase: Vol. 24

    The weekend ended up being a bit of a haphazard blur. Although things certainly didn’t go accordingly to plan, the end result was still something positive! Read more

    Posted on 09 February 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS
  • 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

    Daily Chase: Vol.

    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

    Daily Chase: Vol.

    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