Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr. That was the simple thought that entered my mind on Tuesday as I stepped out into the early morning. I could see my breath. It was in the low 40’s, which was much colder than I was expecting. If that weren’t enough to make me want to sprint back inside, kick off my Asics… Read More The Unfortunate End of Summer Running
Recently, I completed an ill-conceived challenge to run every day in the month of August. One of the big takeaways from that grueling experience — besides coming to the realization that 41-year-old legs are not meant for 31 straight days of running — is that I’ve grown tremendously bored of running in my town. While Poulsbo, WA may be… Read More Running Away From Home: Geneva, IL
If there’s one thing we know about human beings, it’s that we have a propensity for making mistakes. The history of mankind is littered with smart people making dumb decisions and I am certainly no exception. I’ve never done anything as monumentally idiotic as start a land war in Asia, but I’ve made my fair… Read More Running Pet Peeve #2: Running Streaks
The Reluctant Runner 