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• The Law of Exponential Taper Gremlin Growth

  

  At any given time, the last 20 weeks or so either feel like they have blown by quicker than I could blink or crawled by at a pace that would make a 3-toed... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Running Thoughts on Getting Hit By A Car

  

  I had planned to write about a new theory of tapering that I’ve been mulling over for the past few weeks. The aches and pains have begun to sneak into my daily... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Recap: Living History Farms 2013

  

  I should probably use the term “race” very loosely when describing this iconic Iowa off-road running event. However, what this race lacks in a traditional sense... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Winter Etiquette’s Running Connection

  

  The time for snow, ice, and cold is once again upon us. After another warm summer, perhaps I should be more grateful for the change in seasons. Heck, I’m from... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Gear Review: Patagonia Houdini

  

  Once again, I have poured over countless reviews and investigated the various attributes of multiple running products before settling on a purchase that I wishe... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• It’s Not About the Sticker…but If It Was, So What?”

  

  Many within the running community are all a flutter over a recent op-ed piece by Chad Stafko in the Wall Street Journal yesterday. He leveled some fairly hefty... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Gear Review: It’s All In…or on Your Head!

  

  The last month seems like a whirlwind of races and high mileage weeks! This is clear from the topics of my most recent posts. For the new few months, my schedul... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• 3-2-1Race Recap: G.O.A.T.Z 50K Trail Run

  

  While running the Free States 40-miler in Lawrence, KS, last year, I had several conversations with folks who were talking about this new race and singing the... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Recap: Des Moines Marathon

  

  So, where was I? Oh yes…I was drifting off to sleep after returning from a wonderful Indianapolis Marathon trip and PR. Normally, I would be looking forward to... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Recap: Indianapolis Marathon

  

  My training this year, and particularly this fall has exceeded all of my previous expectations and performances. I’ve been equally excited and exhausted by the... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Market to Market Relay- Nebraska

  

  Normally, one of the biggest selling points for me when running a marathon or other race is the ability I have to control the outcome. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Favorite Running Blogs: Spreading Miles of Love

  

  The next three weeks are going to be wicked busy, with races every weekend, in addition to training runs before or after the races since my mileage is really... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• It’s Really Quiet at 3AM: 50 Miles of Overnight Training

  

  I’ve had many amazing running experiences already, and, so long as I stay healthy, I hope to have many more. Amidst the chaos of this fall, my focus continues t... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Going Nuclear with Capture the Flag: Trail Running Edition!

  

  Running truly is a beautiful thing on so many levels. For me, the power running has to bring diverse groups of people together for a common goal can’t be... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Fall in Iowa…Short but Sweet!

  

  As I’ve said before, I’ve been looking forward to beautiful, sunny fall days for perfect running conditions. This past week was a rest week for me, so my mileag... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• “Hey Fag, Nice Spandex”: Homophobia, Sexism, and Athletics

  

  “Hey fag, nice spandex”…I had just taken a drink of water, and hit the cross walk button at the intersection when  I heard them yelling. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• A Recharge in the Rain

  

  Sometimes the runs you don’t want to do end up being the best decision you almost didn’t make. Once I began running more consistently and grew comfortable... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Weekly Roundup: 9/8-9/15

  

  Yes, Virginia, there are four seasons in Iowa! This weekly recap is brought to you by cooler temperatures and fall football festivities. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Gluten Elimination Experience

  

  On August 3rd, I embarked on a short-term journey. I have mildly struggled with digestive issues, both while running and in general, for quite a while now. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Non-Race Report

  

  I spend quite a bit of time thinking about running and racing. I read many different blogs, review race reports, and pour over countless gear reviews. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS