Category Archives: running

GO! St. Louis Marathon Relay

Posted on 12 April 2011 by mark

Matt and I finally met Jenn and Ash Sunday morning. They walked from their place to our hotel. We chatted for a few minutes about stuff and the GO! St. Louis Marathon Relay. We decided that Ash take the first … Continue reading →

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Hillstrider’s March Madness Half Marathon Recap

Posted on 20 March 2011 by mark

The March Madness Half Marathon is one of those local races that you hear nothing but good things about.  It’s known to close it’s registration in less than a day.  It’s a well organized race with the perfect amount of … Continue reading →

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My Uncle Ed and Charity Running

Posted on 16 February 2011 by mark

Many organizations fight the good fight to make the world a better place.  It makes it difficult to choose which organization to raise money for.  In the past, I was a charity runner for Children’s Memorial Hospital and American Cancer … Continue reading →

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Sidelined

Posted on 8 February 2011 by mark

It’s been a few weeks since my last run. The doctor removed a couple of lesions from my body. It’s one of those things I’ve been putting off because I didn’t want to affect marathon training. It’s easier to do … Continue reading →

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2011 Race Schedule

Posted on 10 January 2011 by mark

I finally crafted my race schedule.  Registering for races create great goals to aim for when trying to get stronger, faster, and lighter. It keeps me on track and something to look forward to. January F*cking Freezing Frozen Half Marathon … Continue reading →

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First Snow!

Posted on 8 December 2010 by mark

I woke up Saturday morning, went to the kitchen, and looked out my patio window. Snow! The first snow of the winter running season left a beautiful white blanket. My eyes opened widely like a child on Christmas morning staring … Continue reading →

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The Art of Cold Weather Running

Posted on 30 November 2010 by mark

It’s that time of the year again. The sun is waking up later in the morning and the moon is coming out to party earlier in the day.  Jack Frost is nipping at your nose.  You want to go out … Continue reading →

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