Desert Dancing
On December 5, 2015, I had the amazing experience of running the exciting inaugural Run Laughlin half-marathon in Nevada and Arizona. As the lucky recipient of a free race entry (and free hotel stay) through a #RunChatHunt scavenger hunt, I sauntered off on a fruitful journey to Nevada from Nebraska to run. Thanks to @TheRunChat […]
On December 5, 2015, I had the amazing experience of running the exciting inaugural Run Laughlin half-marathon in Nevada and Arizona. As the lucky recipient of a free race entry (and free hotel stay) through a #RunChatHunt scavenger hunt, I sauntered off on a fruitful...
FollowRunIowa
Have a listen to my enjoyable discussion and interview by #RunIOWA podcasters on running and coaching. It’s Thursday already! Ep33 features a discussion on the recent situation involving the Team USA apparel situation and Nick Symmonds, we speak with Road Runners Club of America certified coach Jeremy Murphy, and our Of the Weeks! Thanks for being […]
Have a listen to my enjoyable discussion and interview by #RunIOWA podcasters on running and coaching. It’s Thursday already! Ep33 features a discussion on the recent situation involving the Team USA apparel situation and Nick Symmonds, we speak with Road...Going for Gold: Aiming for 5k PR
Tomorrow I am running in the Cornhusker State Games Energy 5k race for the third year in a row. Two years ago, I raced to a silver in my age group. Last year, bronze in my age group. Medal that’s missing? Gold. What does the watch say? Let’s just say the watch is optimistic. Can […]
Tomorrow I am running in the Cornhusker State Games Energy 5k race for the third year in a row. Two years ago, I raced to a silver in my age group. Last year, bronze in my age group. Medal that’s missing? Gold. What does the watch say? Let’s just say the...BEATING THE HEAT & HUMIDITY!
How do you beat the heat? Here are some easy tips: 1) Run EARLY or LATE (predawn or at dawn with a headlamp or at/after sunset with a headlamp); 2) Run OFTEN (break your day’s runs into two runs if you need to so you don’t bake in the sun); and 3) ADJUST your run […]
How do you beat the heat? Here are some easy tips: 1) Run EARLY or LATE (predawn or at dawn with a headlamp or at/after sunset with a headlamp); 2) Run OFTEN (break your day’s runs into two runs if you need to so you don’t bake in the sun); and 3) ADJUST...Are you Thirsty?
As we approach summer, hydration becomes more important. How do you make sure you are properly hydrated? Remember, when heat and humidity increase, more water/liquids are generally required to keep dehydration and worse things at bay. But you don’t want to drink too much either (see chart). Aim for the middle. Here’s a chart that […]
As we approach summer, hydration becomes more important. How do you make sure you are properly hydrated? Remember, when heat and humidity increase, more water/liquids are generally required to keep dehydration and worse things at bay. But you don’t want to drink...Downhill Slalom: Long Way Home
DOWNHILL SLALOM! Howdy folks, it’s “downhill slalom week” on my 365-day runstreak. Just reached 183 days today so only 182 days to go to 365. Finally over the hump, past the 50-yard line, seeing the shrinking side of the rest of the year. It has been difficult. Digging deep to find my running core. Above […]
DOWNHILL SLALOM! Howdy folks, it’s “downhill slalom week” on my 365-day runstreak. Just reached 183 days today so only 182 days to go to 365. Finally over the hump, past the 50-yard line, seeing the shrinking side of the rest of the year. It has been...Vacationing R&R Tips
Writing about some of the hardest things for me: 1) rest & relaxation (R&R) and 2) the importance of getting away, escaping even if it is just for a weekend. Rest and relaxation is very difficult for us type A personalities, we don’t like to slow down and stop unless we are sleep-deprived and/or sick […]
Writing about some of the hardest things for me: 1) rest & relaxation (R&R) and 2) the importance of getting away, escaping even if it is just for a weekend. Rest and relaxation is very difficult for us type A personalities, we don’t like to slow down...May the 4th be with You!
Howdy pardners! How are you? It’s Lincoln Marathon weekend and I forgot to taper (HATE TAPERING!), so no marathon running for me this weekend. My daughter and I are volunteering to help for several hours so I’ll be on the giving end of water, sports drinks, gels, and “runner snacks” instead of the receiving end […]
Howdy pardners! How are you? It’s Lincoln Marathon weekend and I forgot to taper (HATE TAPERING!), so no marathon running for me this weekend. My daughter and I are volunteering to help for several hours so I’ll be on the giving end of water, sports...Boston Marathon World Run 2014
From February through April 21, I ran as a participant in the Boston Marathon World Run. I teamed up with a friend from Guatemala on GottaRunGT team. I pledged to try to run/walk at least 485 miles (yes, the walking miles counted). I reached that distance about a week before the Boston Marathon, realizing I […]
From February through April 21, I ran as a participant in the Boston Marathon World Run. I teamed up with a friend from Guatemala on GottaRunGT team. I pledged to try to run/walk at least 485 miles (yes, the walking miles counted). I reached that distance about a week...