This morning I woke up at 5:00am, put on my cold weather running gear, and went downstairs to enjoy a pre-run coffee. "Perfect. Everything is perfect.", I thought to myself as I sipped hot liquid Stumptown love in an oversized mug. Then I shoved music into my pocket, strapped on the heart rate monitor, and [...]
Continue ReadingMy Left Foot
At high noon I am off in every direction. The heart of me shooting skyward, the soles of me pressing down into scarred pavement, the eyes of me dead set on a hazy horizon.
Continue ReadingShoe Poll Closes Today: Nike? Really?
I’m going to close the running shoe poll today so if you’ve been holding off, hoping to be the dark horse, now’s the time to come charging forth. I don’t know why, but I’m surprised that Nike is so far out in front. I shouldn’t be I guess – I wore Nikes for years and [...]
Continue ReadingRunning is My Always Lover
I’ve always been a runner. No really, I’m one of those people that can not run for ages and then just go out and do five miles – or six – whatever. It’s just sort of how I’m built. It’s in my blood. It’s like breathing to me… just part of how I make it [...]
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A Shout Out: My Cousin Kicks it HARD
Before I get down to nighttime eating strategies, I want to give a quick shout-out to my cousin Jenny, who is fast becoming a gigantic source of inspiration for me. Prior to this year Jenny had a fairly low level of activity. Her eating habits weren’t the best. She, like all of us, has battles [...]
Continue ReadingI Guess I Shouldn’t Be Surprised: Marion Jones Joins the Heartbreaker Club
I hate this shit. I just want to get it out there. I really do. I hate sticking my neck out every day and trying to convince people that competitive sports provide this amazing opportunity and outlet. I hate the little Pollyanna optimist in my gut that keeps getting kicked in the teeth every [...]
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