Listening on the run

To listen to something while running, or to not listen to something while running?  That is the question. Frankly, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer.  It all comes down to personal preference and how one is feeling on that given day.  Sometimes I listen.  Sometimes I don't.  Almond Joy's got nuts.  Mounds don't. …

Gear Review: Nike Free RN Distance

I love shoes.  Well, that's not completely accurate.  I love RUNNING shoes.  Even though my company has a business casual dress code, I still wear running shoes daily.  Rebellious. 4 years ago, I found the perfect shoe for me: the Saucony Kinvara 3.  I loved this shoe.  It was lightweight.  It had the perfect 4mm drop. …

I’m kind of a big idiot.

The title speaks for itself.  My wife can verify. I love fitness and I love working out.  While running is my passion, doing weird workouts is kind of my thing.  The dumber the better. Sometimes, it's something fairly simple including burpees, push-ups, squats, etc.  Other times, though, it's like I've lost my mind altogether, or …

Funks

Since my racing season ended, I've been in a bit of a funk.  At the end of each year, I always take a couple of weeks off from all workout-related activities.  This usually takes place in sometime around the middle-to-end of November. This year, however, I've yet to take a break.  I've been waiting to …

Outrunning a bad diet

Holy Thanksgiving. I ate during the entirety of the 4 1/2 day weekend we were visiting family.  And it wasn't healthy food.  Two Thanksgiving dinners, multiple meals out with the extended fam.  It was a glutton's paradise. To be fair, I haven't started my running off-season yet and, when I do, I typically will have …

Run/Life balance

I'm a dad.  I'm a husband.  I'm an employee. Just like virtually every other person on this planet, I have real world responsibilities.  While I enjoy running (and it arguably helps keep me sane), I either have to get creative to squeeze in a workout, or I have to skip it altogether.  To top it …

Cool Runnings

We've been very fortunate to have a mild fall. For Nebraska, we usually see temps in the upper 40's in November. Lately, we've been in the 60-75 range. Today, not so much. Mother Nature reared her ugly head and threw us spiraling into the upper 30's with 35 mph north winds. Great day for a …

Been a looooong time…

As I get older, I start to think more about why I engage in certain activities.  I'm not saying that this is a newfound sense of wisdom, but I think it's part of the maturation process.  And, at the ripe age of 36, maybe I'm finally maturing.  I know my wife would appreciate that. In …