We are a society of action. On the converse side, we are a society of inaction. We are intrinsically connection to social media, family, grocery stores, coffee shops and the nearest gas station. Our calendars tell us where to go, … Continue reading →
Memorial Day trail run on Doudy Draw
May 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Last night Sophie said “Mom, can we go for a run tomorrow morning?” My ears perked up. The obvious answer was YES. We made a plan to go to Doudy Draw where my usual Saturday Morning gang was running. I … Continue reading →
Rev Coffee Roasters- Review
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When Nick from Rev Coffee Roasters tweeted about wanting bloggers to review his coffee I jumped up and down and waved a big sign. I was perfect for the job; I talk, write and tweet about it and drink it … Continue reading →
Glute Strengtheners
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Runners often complain of chronic muscular imbalances. Whether one hamstring is tighter than the other or injury has created systemic weakness, it’s a good idea to do some basic strengthening exercises. I have a chronically weak right glute due to … Continue reading →
Colorado Marathon 2012 – Race Report
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I dialed in my nutrition Saturday morning and started paying close attention to every hunger pang, real or imagined. My water bottle was always within reach and Nuun electrolyte tablets flavored the water. The goal was to start peeing every … Continue reading →
Colorado Marathon- T minus 6 days
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In six days I’ll be toeing the line for the Colorado Marathon. I have a lot of thoughts about my second marathon and the training cycle that I’ve experienced. So many things are different this time around. Everything is different, … Continue reading →
Desert R.A.T.S. 25-mile trail race in Fruita CO
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the first time I’ve run a Desert R.A.T.S race, organized and produced by Gemini Adventures. My friend Jesse organized a group of people to come out and run together. We camped on BLM land about 10 miles from … Continue reading →
Taper Week- preparing for Desert R.A.T.S. 25-mile trail race
April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s taper week for the Desert R.A.T.S 25-mile trail race. My last long run was a week ago; I tromped through the mountain trails with my trail running buddy. We covered 19 miles in 4 hours, soaking up the beauty … Continue reading →
Running the Mesa Trail
April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SMZRunner on the Mesa Trail This has been a week of running on tired legs. At some point in the marathon training cycle the legs get beat down due to the pounding. Being a trail runner, I’ve learned what to … Continue reading →
Boulder Spring Half Marathon 2012
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I woke up cranky after not getting a single, solid REM cycle of sleep. My intestines were in a full-blown revolt for no apparent reason. Foul gas exploded from my butt forcefully and often, jolting me awake with a smell … Continue reading →
