Runners are odd individuals. We often look at things through a peculiar filter. I can't honestly say why, but over the last 10 years of consistent running, I've developed the ability to look at my running mind and laugh at myself. I'm not exactly sure why I make some of the funny choices I do. [...]
Different cultures have various way to commemorate coming of age. Jewish tradition has bar or bat mitzvah's; Hispanics have quinceanera and on Vanuatu in the South Pacific, they have modified bungee jumping. Last year was my 40th Birthday and Chelsie turned 18. In an effort to commemorate the privilege of hitting these milestones, we decided on [...]
On Friday February 23rd, I carefully laid everything out I would need for my race the next day. I said goodnight to my family and tried to get some sleep, which is really hard the night before a big race. Friday night I slept pretty well, only waking up around midnight and then early at [...]
Running on Resilience 