I had a choice. I could stop running, call it quits and head back to the chalet to warm my feet up by the fire. Relentless Forward Progress? Maybe not today.
Tag: running
Endurance, Hope, and Running Intervals
I have to admit, I have a horrible relationship with hope.
21 Miles & $7,000
I'm still a little overwhelmed by what happened last weekend. I knew I needed to take a few days to let it settle before writing a summary, final fundraising tally, and a huge thank you to everyone. I started at the corner of Jackson and University near Regions Hospital in St Paul at 10:00 am. …
Manufactured Adversity
As I have been digging in to ultra-running (I have not run an ultra-marathon yet) I have found a common thread in the ultra-runner’s logic. It’s something like finding your limits, both physical and mental, and then pushing past them, and by doing so, reaching unexplored territory within yourself. It’s not unique to running; you …
The White Silence
I finally had the chance to test out my new winter gear. With some snow and ice on the trail and temps in the teens, I ventured out for a run. Almost everything worked really well. My hands got a little hot and I ran much of the 6 miles with bare hands. The jacket …
My Cold Weather Gear!
Since I decided to run 20 miles in the middle of January to raise money for ALK Positive lung cancer research, I figured I better get some better gear. I don't run often outside in the winter unless it is sunny, above 0 degrees, and calm. On January 13th, I am planning for -15, blowing …
Here’s the plan!
Here's the plan: run when its so cold your eyelids freeze, ask for small dollar donations, then share, share, share!
Treadmill Time
Running on a treadmill can be boring but not if you've got great company!
