In a couple of weeks I will run my sixth half marathon. Three years ago today I ran my first. It was a life-changing event that started me on the road to becoming a serious runner. I’m still not sure what to make of it all, but I spend a lot more money on sneakers than I… Read More Half Marathon Man
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
My first half marathon was uneventful. Okay, it was kind of eventful. I mean, I did run 13.1 miles… in a row. I guess what I really mean is the event itself was uneventful. It was the 2nd annual half marathon held in Poulsbo, my small Western Washington town, so it wasn’t exactly a party.… Read More Big Race, Small Race
Pre-Race Sunday, March 15th, 7:51am Running has been a big part of my life for the last few years. Beer has been a big part of my life for the last 25 years. Running keeps me active and in shape. Beer seems to do the opposite. Despite the seemingly antagonistic relationship between these two important… Read More St. Paddy’s Day Beer Run
The Reluctant Runner 