Train Hard, Win Easy.
I saw this video on Scott Jurek's blog and wanted to repost it here. It really makes me feel ashamed for my attitude towards running. It really is a luxury for me, but one that I feel I need. Now I...
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Gear review
For the past week and a half, I've been able to return to *some* biking and running. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've acquired a new bike and now also have a new pair of trail running shoes to...
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thoughts...
Sometimes I struggle with some things that I do in society. I work in the telecommunications industry and help to facilitate and propagate new technologies that make the world more and better...
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busy last week
It was so good to sleep in my own bed last night!Last week was our 15 year anniversary so Allison and I went to Estes Park, CO for a few days of R&R. Our new roommate (my 19 yr old niece) agreed to...
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Scotch!
Those who know me well enough know of my affinity for Scotch. And I'm not talking about Dewar's or Johnnie Walker either.Sunday, The Art of Manliness posted a pretty good guide on this worthy subject....
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Recently, I've been training more regularly with a variety of things. Been in the gym adding swimming to the weight routines. I'm still a horrible swimmer, but it's still a good workout no matter how...
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ongoing recovery
This past weekend was the second of the Adventures Xstream adventure race series. This one was held in Buena Vista, CO and I was really wanting to do it, but held off in favor of letting the knee...
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Recently, I posted some thoughts on inner conflicts I deal with regarding our overdependence on technology.From the Dumbestgeneration.com website:"The dawn of the digital age once aroused our hopes:...
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More focused training
I've set my mind to prepare for this. The 3 day challenge has been tempting me for a few months now so I'm going to give it a shot.After soliciting some advice from my neighbor, I decided to start...
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Shoe review and motivation
UltraRunning from Matt Hart on Vimeo.Here's a video that Matt Hart put together for a presentation that he and Sean Meisner did at the Mountain Hardwear store in Seattle. Great video footage. If this...
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Lately...
Leaky Bucket Fiscal PolicyWell, training got derailed the past 2 weeks. It was going well until we left for NC. I was hoping that while in NC, I could at least get in some "maintenance" workouts even...
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Gut Check
Last weekend's race was another learning experience for me. I knew that the distances were a little more than just a test for my recently repaired knee, but it's been so long since I've done anything...
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Giving thanks.
Right now I'm sitting in a hospital room. It's not for me this time. It's due to respiratory complications with our little princess Isabella. We were admitted last night and she's been receiving...
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skeptical to say the least
I like Google's products and services. I think they're useful and intuitive. I also realize that they're all ultimately tied to the "mother ship" in one way or another. Whether it be for reporting...
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Nostalgia?
Not sure why I'm putting this down, but I find it very interesting. During my adventure with Matt Hart on his speed record attempt of the Colorado Trail a while back, I was pacing him from Gold HIll...
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More in 2011?
Wow. A whopping 2 blogs in 2010. I've really been tapping the creative energies full force!Maybe I'll be better about it this year, but I'm not going to lose sleep if I don't blog more often.This year...
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Leadville Trail 100
Oh boy! Where to begin? It's been so long since I've written a post, I'm not sure what to put. For the past 5 years, I've been participating in the Leadville trail 100 supporting one friend or another...
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Saucony Peregrine 4
Most people who run trails with me know that I run in a few different pairs of trail shoes. I was in the Montrail Mountain Masochist for a few years before discovering the Saucony Peregrine. Currently,...
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Smartwool
I've had a love/hate thing for Smartwool for a few years now. Love: Colorado company Comfortable apparel Merino Wool Hate: Expen$ive Quality control problems with socks Sometimes hard to find I...
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YakTrax
I had purchased a pair of Yaktrax Pro a while back for running in snow. I used them occasionally, but discovered that they work best on packed powder conditions and aren't that great on ice. After a...
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