So here is a quote from a fitness professional trying to sell her services. “Muscle burns fat. Increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat percentage can be tricky, because most nutriton plans restrict calories and encourage long, slow distance cardio (running, walking, biking).” This was posted on Facebook. I think it is an interesting statement […]
Category: running
50 marathons in 50 states- True story?
This story isn’t about me. My brother in law told me this story and it is one of those weird, quirky stories that I can’t seem to get out of my head. So his wife has a friend who decided to run a marathon in all 50 states over a period of years. To many […]
The Great Trailhead Race 2019
AKA the Nyquil 10 Miler I will be the first one to admit that Nyquil and running long distance seem to be unlikely partners but when you have a bad cold…what are you going to do? I had come down with a nasty cold on Friday. This is the transitional time of year in Colorado […]
Easy to Follow Guide to Race Etiquette
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chase the Moon 2018
Come Chase the Moon with me. Virtual Run/Walk July 27th, 2018. Here is your latest Ragnar Virtual Challenge. For those of you not familiar with this, a virtual challenge is a race you sign up for and agree to do on a certain date wherever you are. Special Offer If you are in the Parker […]
2017 Breckenridge Spartan Beast and Sprint Race review
Who does a Spartan Race? People have funny reactions to Spartan races. For some, there is an instant “Hell No!” reaction. For others, there is a little curiosity but it is centered around why someone would do this rather than the event itself. Then you have those that are hooked. From the first time I […]
How To Stay Positive When the Going Gets Rough
Today we have a guest blogger, Caroline, who submitted a great article on how to stay positive when the running gets rough. Please understand, it will get rough, so you might as well adopt a mindset to deal with this stuff. If I could add three things to this excellent article. Your goal should be […]