Dual focus ahead
With the Twin Cities Marathon just more than 3 weeks away, my thoughts have increasingly focused on getting myself ready for the race while focusing on what comes after. But first things first: I need...
View ArticleA mental game
A dim light went off in my mind the other day as I read ”Iron War,” a book by Matt Fitzgerald about the 1989 Ironman World Championship and an epic duel between two phenomenally gifted and determined...
View ArticleAnticipating TC
In 24 hours, thousands of runners will head to the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul for the Twin Cities Marathon, and we’ll face the same thing: a bit of cold. Dressing for marathons usually can be...
View ArticleThe case for Ironman
Back in 2007, I found myself hanging out with friends at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes following the Dick Beardsley Half Marathon. It marked the end of my first summer of training for a sport I had just...
View ArticleThe winter’s shades of gray
From the desert’s muted tans to winter’s shades of gray, it was a contrast in running experiences this morning as Riley and myself headed out for our pre-dawn journey. The stillness of the air proved...
View ArticleGetting real
Last month when I visited Arizona, one of the first things I did was head to a local citrus store and purchase navel oranges to send home. There’s a big difference between those oranges, likely shipped...
View ArticleFollowing the track
For the past 2 winters, my attempts to cross country ski had been thwarted by circumstance or coincidence. On the few occasions when there was decent snow – a rarity the past few winters – I was in the...
View ArticleCounting laps
Suddenly I awoke, frenzied that I had overslept, and looked at the clock. 5:10. In the morning. A few earlier interruptions had set me on edge. Part of me wanted the sleep, to let tired muscles rest,...
View ArticleBack to bare pavement
For several weeks, I’ve opted to spend most of my time running indoors, on a track, going in circles. Instead of icy roads – coated thick and uneven like frosting on a homemade cake – offering up...
View ArticleA new path, a grand adventure
The past several days have been a bit hectic as I’ve received well wishes and congratulations from friends, family and former co-workers scattered across the country. But for those who haven’t heard,...
View ArticleA new inspiration
Earlier this week, I had a chance to catch up by phone with some friends from Bemidji, which will be hosting its inaugural Blue Ox Marathon this weekend. The race weekend has been a long time in the...
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