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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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Vertical 5K Fun
A week ago, I felt adventurous and eager to try something new. The result was the inaugural Vertical 5K (as it shall henceforth be named)! Read more
Posted on 27 September 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
MD H.E.A.T. 50k Race Report
The race may have occurred several weeks ago, but make no mistake…the heat is very much still a factor in Delaware. Of even more consequence is the consistent... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 59
Life is most definitely about balance, and I’ve found myself examining my own balance in a lot more detail as of late. I’ve become acutely aware, now that I’ve... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 58
I have a confession to make. I’m going through Olympics withdrawal. This is probably a feeling many of you share, so I’m sure I’m not saying anything all too... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2016 FITNESS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 57
Oh, hi there! This is me emerging from the Olympics rabbit hole I fell down two weeks ago There have been more incredible highlights, interesting stories, and... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Voyageur 50
I grew up in the land of 10,000 lakes. In reality, it’s more like 11,482 lakes of 10 acres or more. Thus, you’d think I spent a great deal of time on the... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 56
Summer travels have made the last few weeks a bit of a whirlwind, but they have led to some thoroughly enjoyable experiences running and living life! Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 55
It’s appropriate that the Badwater 135 took place this past week, because I’ve felt like I have been heat-training for it all week! Read more
Posted on 23 July 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 54
Did you think I forgot about you? Well, I wouldn’t say it was forgetting as much as simply not having enough time The training has been picking up over the... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 53
Happy 4th of July to everyone! I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the holiday weekend, and find some time to get out and explore the roads or trails! Read more
Posted on 04 July 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 52
This past weekend, I returned from a quick trip to run with a few friends, and was greeted with a dead phone. I should have learned my lesson by now, but I... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 51
The chase continues, folks. The world continues to be filled with misplaced hate, bigotry, discrimination, terror, and stupidity. Running remains a constant... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 50
As it turns out, starting a new job can be a rather exhausting experience all by itself. It has also presented a new challenge for me with regard to my training... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Sustainable Training: Knowing When to Walk Away
I expected this post to be a post-race recap following a great running weekend at the Cayuga Trails 50 Miler in Ithaca, NY this weekend. However, my body had... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 49
It’s fascinating to me that we have so much easy access to wooded single-track and beautiful state parks in this area, despite the congestion of the east coast. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Dirty German 50-Miler
I still remember the nervous energy bubbling out of me when I lined up for my first 50-mile race at Surf the Murph. I had no idea what to expect and would soon... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Market to Market Relay- Iowa: The Speedy Streakers Have More Fun Than You
Tradition is a powerful motivator, much like friendship. It’s been a strange, transitional year filled with more changes, opportunities, adjustments, educationa... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 48
Has your race schedule begun yet? Have you been contemplating adding a few more events to your calendar? Are you thinking about tackling a new distance you’ve... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Race Report: Delaware Trail Marathon
I truly enjoy the travel that accompanies many races. I’ve had the opportunity to visit parts of the country that I would have never sought out without a race,... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Daily Chase: Vol. 47
It’s that time of the year when the snow shovel has been replaced by the garden shovel and lawn mower. The buzz of mowers, trimmers, and edgers is a consistent... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 FITNESS, SPORTS