Happy National Running Day! And Happy Anniversary to the Funatical Runner blog. I started writing this blog in 2014 on National Running Day. When I started writing, my goal was to run a marathon on all 7 continents. The blog was going to be a way for my friends and colleagues to track my running … Continue reading Running with My Heart
Running with Transverse Myelitis
How Do You Define Adventure?
A couple weeks ago I was looking for an interesting film to watch on the long flight to Utah for the Zion Half Marathon. I found a documentary called “The Five Elements of Adventure.” Given that my goal is to have more adventure in my life, I was curious to learn what Matt Walker, a mountaineer … Continue reading How Do You Define Adventure?
Excuses
Warning: This week’s post is R rated. A few years ago I was in a running group. Our coach was an Australian woman who had completed multiple Ironman competitions. Nothing stopped her. My doctor wasn’t real keen on my running but more than anything I wanted to get back out on the trail and run. … Continue reading Excuses
Running in N’awlins
I recently crossed off another state in my quest to run an endurance race in each of the 50 States when I ran the Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon in New Orleans, Louisiana. I had visited New Orleans many years ago but didn’t really enjoy myself. I know many people who rave about how exciting … Continue reading Running in N’awlins
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 