During my training runs I spend my time thinking about all sorts of things. Most recently I have been thinking about skills I believe are important to a successful life. I googled and discovered the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNESCO have identified the ten most important life skills. (Apparently I wasn’t the only one … Continue reading Moving Through Loss
Ultra-Endurance Cycling
Hello Again
It has been a long time since I last wrote in this blog. This past weekend during my long run I met a young man who is riding his bicycle across country. Although I was in a hurry to finish my run and get out of the heat, I stopped to talk to him as … Continue reading Hello Again
Someday is Now
There are fascinating people you can meet when you take that first step to say hello. We were reminded of that during our recent vacation in Montana. While passing through Bozeman, we stopped for lunch at one of the restaurants along Main Street. I noticed a bicycle, loaded with gear on the front and back, … Continue reading Someday is Now
Staying Safe
Safety on the roads is one thing both runners and bicyclists have to keep as a top priority. Hazards come in all forms. It can be somebody attacking us on a lonely stretch of a trail or a menacing dog with a taste for athletes. I know someone who was attacked by a raccoon during … Continue reading Staying Safe
Looking For Inspiration
I came back from Austin with an unwanted souvenir - a nasty cold that has kept me from training. While sidelined, I took time to watch the documentary “Inspired to Ride” about the inaugural TransAm Bike Race held in 2014. The race was organized by the same people who organized Tour Divide. The TransAm Bike Race covered … Continue reading Looking For Inspiration
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 