Or how not to tick off your fellow runners… So you signed up for your first race…cool. In my opinion organized races are one of the best ways make new friends and to stay in shape all year. The running community is friendly, positive and always encouraging. I have run in races that had several […]
Dealing with Race Week
Or better yet, how to keep your sanity. I am right in the middle of race week and I thought it might make for an interesting article if I talk about what goes on in my head the week before a big race. Disclaimer: I am not a professional racer and I will never be […]
Spartan Changing Race Distances
Are the distances getting shorter? First off, I am a diehard Spartan guy. I have been doing the races for four years, have five trifectas and have run over twenty races. I am most definitely not a big deal in the sport but I am passionate about it. What I have learned in those years […]
New Scar for my Collection
Personally, I like scars. Scars tell a story of your life both good and bad. To me, they are a sign you were an active participant in this life not some person who wrapped themselves up in bubblewrap to protect themselves. Somehow modern society, which I always seem to be at odds with, would like […]
How to Break Old Habits
Dealing with self-sabotage. Why does this happen? It just doesn’t seem fair. We get fed up with something in our life to the point that we feel we are ready for change. We start a new exercise/nutrition/lifestyle and for a few weeks it works really well, then it all goes to hell. This is one […]
Beat the Heat Marathon Attempt 2019
You can’t finish them all… A great 20th century poet/philosopher once said, “You got to know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em. Know when to walkaway…know when to run”. Running was exactly the plan but it didn’t quite workout that way. I started out the day thinking I was going to complete […]
The One Question You Need to Ask Yourself.
Can You Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Want to Do? Strange question? Maybe. I think there is a huge difference between doing things you want to do and doing things you know you have to do. Especially with fitness, consistency is key. I don’t know of anyone who has made a lasting change in […]
Should Women Train Like Men?
Old stereotypes die hard in the fitness world. Note: These kind of tongue ion cheek blogs are the hardest to write. I don’t want to come off as an ass this needs to been talked about. I live in a very insulated world. My social media of choice is Instagram and I follow athletes and […]
That Dam Run 2019 Half-Marathon
Who’s up for a little adventure? Lat week I ran The Snowman Stampede Half Marathon which started at a relatively warm 23 degrees with snow and ice. This one was more challenging. Another week, another half-marathon. Bring on the adventure! Fitness Insider’s Tip: ( I just realized how cheesy that sounds but I am leaving […]
2019 Arizona Spartan Race
Reviews, Musings and Rants This was the second year I traveled from the snowy confines of Colorado to the sunny and cacti laden lands of Arizona. Specifically Fort McDowell, home for the 2019 Arizona Spartan. I did it for a couple of reasons. One, it was my birthday and what better way to celebrate that […]