Simon Says...Run

Since we were having Katie’s birthday party today, I was planning on running by myself, even before I found out my team was meeting on Sunda...

So I’m getting ready for work today with the news on in the background. They’re doing a story about how drinking milk will help you lose we...

During my Grandma’s marathon training, Thursday’s usually meant getting up before 5 AM for a solo 10-12 mile run with up to 9 miles at marat...

I had an easy 5-6 miles planned for this morning. However, I was wide awake at 5 AM, so I decided to get up and go 8 miles instead. I actu...

Happy Birthday to Katie!!! A.K.A., the cutest 2 year old in the world. Man, I can’t believe she’s 2 already. She opened presents from us ...

The Lactic Acid Test New Research on Sports Stars Reveals Biology Is Destiny; Mr. Phelps's Flexible Feet July 22, 2005; Page W1 (Wall St...

I was thinking about my 10 mile “race” some more, along with other races where I don’t go out as fast as I “should.” It’s very apparent tha...

In 2001 I ran Grandma’s in 3:02:56 (6:59 pace). My next race was the Lumberjack Days 10 miler where I ran 1:09:06 (6:54 pace). That fall I...

The good news is I followed my plan (to go out much easier than normal, 6:30-6:40 range, and just pick people off as they melt into the pave...

A while ago I had an entry about a guy at work who told me that running so much was bad for my knees. This is the same guy that doesn’t run ...

So I got this email from my coach on Wednesday . “If you are racing the 10-miler on Saturday plan on 5-6M today, and "just" 3-5M o...

“Double” spent another day in The Cities for business. Given that the last store he had to visit, along with his hotel, are only 15-20 minu...

I had thoughts of getting up for an easy morning run this morning. However, the Twins game went extra innings last night and I ended up stay...

I woke up to 67 degree temperatures this morning and it felt really good. It was cool enough where I could take Bailey for a mile jog. If ...

I ended up taking yesterday off, which gave me 51 miles for the week. Right now I’m thinking about doing a 10 mile race on this Saturday, so...

This is the third year in a row that I’ve gone down to watch the Lifetime Fitness triathlon. How could I pass up the chance to watch the bes...

I decided to sleep in today, thinking I’d be able to get in an easy 5 miles over lunch. Granted, it’d be 90-95 degrees and I’d “have to” do...

The "ever popular" 100 things about me list; 1. I’ve always lived in the Midwest – except while serving the country. 2. I was born...

During the winter, Thursdays were my day to get up 15-20 minutes early and run a little longer and faster than “normal”. I decided I’d start...

It was one of those mornings where I was tossing and turning and pretty awake before my alarm went off. However, I stayed in bed and when my...