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It’s been way too long since I’ve written…funny how this thing called work gets in the way of us doing the things we enjoy outside of work. Let’s catch up since my last post. It was last spring when I had just learned to clip in on my new road bike…what an exciting day and [...]
It’s barely August but today feels like Fall. 59 degrees and a cozy layer of clouds hint at days to come. Tomorrow’s high of 96 will be harsh, but today is a love note from the Universe. Summer is a … Continue reading →
The Grand Mesa 50-mile Trail Race is 16 days away and as of today, I’m pulling out. A week ago I hoped that I was healthy enough to start pounding the trail and get my fitness level back. Two consecutive … Continue reading →
WATER was the element of choice for the world today. Wet on the mountain and Wet on me and in me and beneath me and the birds and hummingbirds were in the greenest pocket of the valley you would ever … Continue reading →
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 →
WOW! That was challenging but I believe in a good way. I started my day with my first meal replacement shake only mixing with chocolate almond milk around 8:00am. About ten I was starting the get hungry so I made some oatmeal. Knowing I was going on this journey, I prepped my office kitchen with [...]
Hi Fans, I told you in my last post I was going to be adding some stories in other areas. I am starting a health and wellness routine for the next 60 days and I would like to share my experiences with you. Just one catch, I am not going to be letting you know [...]
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 →
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 →
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 →
