2015 Chicago Marathon Recap
I never know what to do before races. Usually, I find a curb to sit down somewhere and just think. Of the course ahead of me. Of how my body...
Don't Put Up With Crap (If You Can Help It)
There are two kinds of crap in the world: Crap that is, for the most part, beyond our individual control. Stuff like global warming, the stock market, and hitting traffic...
2013 In Review: Running, Muscle-Ups, And More
Here we are. The end of another year. I can’t believe how quickly 2013 went by. I’ve read time passes by faster as we age because our days become more...
Rock n Roll Denver Marathon: My Worst Run Ever
Few challenges in life have the power to break you down to the point of tears. My recent experience at the 2013 Denver Rock N Roll Marathon was one of...
12 Signs That You're A Runner
I’m three weeks away from my first ever marathon. I’m nervous, yet really excited. During the past couple weeks of training, it occurred to me I’ve picked up some weird...
Training For A Marathon In 9 Weeks
It’s strange how quickly the mind forgets about pain. Just 3 months ago, I told my body if it could hang on until the finish line, it would never have...
A Russian Gangster Kidnaps You..
He puts two bullets in consecutive order in an empty six-round revolver, spins it, points it at your head and shoots. Click. You’re still alive. He then asks you, do...