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• Tailwind Nutrition Review

  

  For most of the summer, I’ve been using Tailwind nutrition as my go-to nutrition source during most runs over 10 miles, and I thought I’d share some thoughts. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Reflections on My First 90+ Mile Training Week

  

  When we left for the North Shore, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d be able to hike as much as I wanted, let alone trail run. I was delighted to be able to dispel my... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• On Reconnecting with the Run: North Shore Adventures

  

  “What’s true for us as individual humans is true for the civilization we create: a sprint culture, seeking ever greater speed and power in all things cannot... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Mandatory Rest

  

  This past weekend was one of highs and lows. I began the weekend on Friday with a long morning run. The epicurean and I were heading up to Minneapolis early on... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• In Defense of Nice Things

  

  I originally titled this post “This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and then saved it in my drafts folder so I could return to it when I was ready to... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: 2014 Midnight Madness 15K

  

  I’m rather convinced that Mother Nature is really cranky with Iowa this year. There’s really no other way to explain the horribly cold, windy, and long winter,... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• 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