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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 )
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Running with the Shoe Dog
Some facets of your everyday life seem relatively straight forward and commonplace. You know what your favorite foods are and which shoes you like to wear. Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Running Up Camelback Mountain
I posted earlier about our holiday trip to Phoenix to visit family. One of the highlights of the trip for me was the opportunity to visit Camelback Mountain... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Resolution Run 5K
The new year is most certainly upon us, and I wanted to jumpstart my 31 in 31 challenge with a race to kick the year off. Last year, I tackled more races and... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS -
31 in 31: Starting the Year Off Right
It’s the R R time of year. Reflection and resolution. The media top 10 lists are in full swing as everyone reflects on the best, worst, strangest, longest,... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Phoenix in Pictures!
There is no question that it has been a busy holiday season for us! After traveling up to Minnesota to celebrate with my family, we flew out west to Phoenix to... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
KISSing The Holidays
If you are like me, part of the appeal of a training schedule for any particular goal is the routine that it creates. I always know when I’m running and... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The 25.9 Mile Marathon: Running & Rounding
As you know by now, I’m quite methodical when it comes to tracking my running stats. I keep track of my time and distance with as much accuracy as I can... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Reshaping Your Mind & Body: Running To/From Stress
Under normal circumstances, the winter months are a stressful time for many people. In more northern climates, where the frequency of sunshine drops... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Training Like A Hobbit!
It is with mixed emotions that I look forward to the release of The Hobbit this weekend. I have been a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien pretty much my whole life, and... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Picky Bars: It’s Freaking Science, Dude!
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect pre-run fuel to help sustain me for longer periods of time. Nutrition is perhaps the most complicated aspect of... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Why Do You Run?
It’s December, which means the new year is right around the corner, and a new crop of folks will list “start running” as their resolution for the new year. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS