Running
Why I run and the benefits I have gained from running
Up until 2005, for most of my adult life, I had always been a bigger, heavy set guy. Through out 5 years of college, I did not do a great job of staying fit and active. As I felt myself get heavier and heavier from 2000 – 2005, I always had plans to get... »
Are you looking for a half marathon to run in NYC this summer?
As someone who has run 4 half marathons, 1 marathon, 1 15K, and 2 10k’s, I have really enjoyed running through cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, and my current hometown of Minneapolis. These races can fill up very quickly due to their popularity. Sometimes you aren’t lucky enough to have... »
Completing my 4th Half Marathon – Lessons Learned – Part 2
In my previous post and the title of this article, I have indicated that this is my 4th half marathon that I have completed. I have been running since 2005 and completed half marathons in Phoenix, New York City, and San Francisco. I have also run shorter races in Chicago and Maui, Hawaii. Finally,... »
Completing my 4th Half Marathon – Reviewing The Minneapolis Marathon (Half Marathon Route) – Part 1
Note… This is part 1 of 2 of a post discussing the half marathon router of the Minneapolis marathon. The second part will cover the lessons I learned after completing the race. Overall, I am glad I ran in this first annual race. I can see that this race is going to be very successful... »
