-
-
Recently…
Comments
-
Chicagoland RunNerds
More RunNerds
Author Archives: mark
Boston
I look forward to watching or hearing updates of the Boston Marathon each year. The Boston Marathon celebrates the human spirit. It celebrates persistence, commitments to a goal, and achievement. It’s a reflection of sacrifice, love, fellowship, and dedication. I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
Training to Train
Today I trained to train. CARA’s 2013 Summer Marathon Training Program begins June 15th and I volunteered to be a group leader. Pledging for my school’s professional business fraternity, taking 17 credit hours of academic work, commuting, and work took … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Year of the Bike
It looks like this year is becoming the “Year of the Bike.” My butt will be in the saddle for much of the spring and summer. I’ve got rides upon rides scheduled or wanting to get scheduled. I’m seriously considering … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
How Do I Fix Being Over-Extended
I found rest some and time analyze the first half of the semester. The rest felt good and I realized that I pushed myself too hard. The first half of the semester left me mentally and physically exhausted. It feels … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
First 2013 Bike Ride
The snow slowly melts to seep into the ground and run into the sewers. The temperature was great for a Sunday afternoon ride around the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. The sky was overcast and puddles lay on the roads. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
2013 Kortelopet Recap at American Birkebeiner
Matthew and I committed ourselves to travel to Wisconsin to train at Lapham Peak and Kettle Moraine South this winter season. Chicagoland typically receives less snow than Wisconsin. We were willing to sacrifice time, money, and energy to find decent … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
Punk the Monk 5k 2013 Recap
Two pieces of wisdom from the wise old Gambler aided me during this race. The first bit of advice I remembered was “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
5 Comments






