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Less than five months remain before I find myself waiting in my corral for the Chicago Marathon. It’s time to shift gears to focus on getting some miles under my belt. This month is focused on more running and getting … Continue reading →

Don’t laugh.  A gardening injury sidelined me for a few weeks. You read that right, a gardening injury.  I decided to take a few days off after my first day of P90X and minimalist running the next day.  I didn’t … Continue reading →

I stepped on the scale this morning.  A few minutes later I went out for my first predawn run in a LONG time.  It’s a good start to getting back on track. I weighed in at 198 pounds for my … Continue reading →

I slipped. I gained weight this winter and allowed my training drift. The winter that wasn’t threw me for a loop. School vied for my time. I weighed myself the day before I headed up to Northern Wisconsin.  I wasn’t … Continue reading →

My brother, Wade, and I skied the Kortelopet event at Cable during the American Birkebeiner last weekend. One of the greatest weekends in my life taught me seven important things during that trip. 1. The finish in downtown Hawyard, WI … Continue reading →

Marathon training began in fits and starts. I experienced nausea and dizziness at work a few weeks ago.  I felt better the next day and decided to ski the next day to take advantage of this year’s fleeting snow. I … Continue reading →

I reduced the amount of races I’m doing this year due to my financial situation.  I will focus on more quality training on hills and the track. Hillstriders March Madness March Half Marathon This is my official start of the … Continue reading →