Thanksgiving is this week, a time when people give thanks for many things - a home, food to eat, a job, their family and friends. For me, and probably for Kayla Montgomery, the thing I am the most grateful for is the ability to move, and especially to run. Most people probably don’t even think … Continue reading Gratitude for the Gift of Movement
Inspirational Athletes
I Love Meb!
I read today that Meb Keflezighi has been nominated for Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year for 2014. If I had a vote, I would be stuffing the ballot box for Meb. I love Meb. I am not ashamed to say it. I say it loud and proud. I LOVE Meb! The Sportsman of the … Continue reading I Love Meb!
Healing Through Exercise
I see articles all the time about how we should be exercising to stay healthy. But what is even more important is how we can use exercise for healing. Exercise is incredibly therapeutic. The first person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail (AT) was Earl Shaffer, a World War Two veteran who … Continue reading Healing Through Exercise
Ultimate Ice Water Challenge
One of the most notable pop culture phenomenons of 2014 has been the Ice Water Challenge. The Ice Water Challenge involves a challenge from a friend or family member to dump a bucket of ice water over your head or donate to the ALS Association. The goal was to raise awareness of the disease amyotrophic … Continue reading Ultimate Ice Water Challenge
Going the Distance
It is not unusual these days to hear about people running ultra marathons. I am always in awe of people who run distances greater than a marathon - 50K, 100K, 50 miles, 100 miles, or even more. Some races take multiple days to complete. It boggles my mind what people can do. I read a … Continue reading Going the Distance
Birth of A Funatical Runner, Part 1 – 1984 Summer Olympics
I didn’t start out a runner in high school or college like many people I know. The seeds of my running career were planted in 1984, the year that Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics. The 1984 Summer Olympics were pretty amazing. It was the first time in history that the Games were not sponsored … Continue reading Birth of A Funatical Runner, Part 1 – 1984 Summer Olympics
Observing National Running Day
It seems fitting that a blog titled “Funatical Runner” should start on National Running Day - when runners everywhere are suppose to celebrate their passion for running. I can’t say that I actually observe National Running Day but I will count the launch of my blog as my observance this year. (You can check out … Continue reading Observing National Running Day
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 