I just read a Wall Street Journal article (May 6, 2016, “The Running Boom Goes Bust”) that declared running was declining in popularity. According to this article, millennials aren’t running as much as baby boomers. The article stated 2013 was the peak year for finishers of foot races with 19 million. Since then, the number … Continue reading Future Runners
Racing Meb
Last weekend I headed to Indianapolis, Indiana to run a half marathon - State #30 on the road to running in all 50 States. I picked this particular race - the Indy Mini Marathon - because the course included a lap on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There isn’t any other way I would be able … Continue reading Racing Meb
Wow – They Did It Again!
I have written about some pretty determined people over the last couple years. People who ride bikes for thousands of miles, over deserts and mountains. People who swim in the coldest waters on Earth or run across the Sahara Desert. They leave me shaking my head in disbelief of their incredible feats. Recently I came … Continue reading Wow – They Did It Again!
One in A Million
You might think that every marathon is the same. Same race, just different place. I can tell you from my experience that they are not. This past weekend I ran my twelfth marathon, the Virgin Money London Marathon. It was very different than any other I have run. Someone said the London Marathon is … Continue reading One in A Million
The Importance of Moving
I don’t claim to be an expert in anything. I have dogs but after raising six dogs, I would not be so presumptuous to advise others on how to train their dogs. I still rely on my go-to resource, Auntie C., with any dog-training questions. I have run 11 marathons and 35 half marathons but … Continue reading The Importance of Moving
Man versus Beast
Many people think being a runner is unnatural, even dangerous. They probably have this perception after hearing stories about runners developing knee problems or back problems, even dying prematurely. They argue that cars were invented so there is no need to run. There is no way that a human could run as fast as a … Continue reading Man versus Beast
Miracle at Mile 4 – An Epilogue
I was working on this week’s post when I saw a follow-up post on social media from Lance, the runner who collapsed during the Zion Half Marathon. After reading his post, I knew that I needed to share the rest of his story. Like me, many of you were probably wondering how he is doing. … Continue reading Miracle at Mile 4 – An Epilogue
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?
World Records
A year ago we lost our beloved dog, Dillon, at the age of 6 1/2 years to hemangiosarcoma, a very nasty cancer. The weekend after he died, I decided to enter a 5K to help get my mind off losing him. Surprisingly, I got 2nd place in my age group. First place was awarded a pie (for … Continue reading World Records
Miracle at Mile 4
My latest half marathon was the Zion Half Marathon outside Zion National Park in Utah. The race was put on by Vacation Races, the same folks who organized the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon that I ran last year in Estes Park, Colorado. Of all the races I have run, the Zion Half was in the prettiest … Continue reading Miracle at Mile 4
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 