Posts Tagged "running"
Our First Marathon: Photo Edition
Running the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was absolutely the most difficult thing I have ever done. I expected to be challenged by the grueling 26.2 miles, but I had no idea that it was going to be so physically and mentally demanding. Never in my life have I attempted or completed so exhausting a feat, and, after 14 long weeks of training and 1 crazy Saturday, I have never been happier...
Read MoreMarathon Training Myths, Tips & Attitude
Since I started running consistently, nearly two years ago, it has been my hope to eventually run a marathon, and, as of this past August, my wife Quinn and I have been in training for the upcoming, second annual, Monumental Marathon held here in downtown Indianapolis. We have 30 some days till race day so I thought I would take this unique opportunity to share some of our personal training...
Read MoreGive It All Away
I have needed new running shoes for about two weeks now. My issue with this problem is that it’s still somewhat painful for me to go into a running shop, plop down $130, and walk out with a product which I know will only last me for 3-4 good months. Running shoes, I have found, are built to support temporarily and then quickly fall apart. I have started doing more in depth...
Read MoreRun Away Husband
I love to run with my wife. I don’t necessarily love running, but running with her makes it a joy. Running brings us closer together. I find this incredibly interesting because running is…well…painful! Some days are more challenging than others, but if you’re going to run with my wife, than you should expect to run to a point of experiencing at least a little pain....
Read MoreRunning Tweaks
Make a tweak. Bend some part of your life outside of the ordinary and see what results. Try something (anything!) new. Do a perpetually routine task in a new and unique way. The past 7 weeks I have been suffering from what I would term a severe ankle injury. By severe I mean that it hindered me even as I walked about on a daily basis. I injured the ankle as I was running one morning...
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