Category running

There is little more satisfying than a good long run.

Running on the Sun

Of course the moment I claim the temperatures haven’t been too bad this winter, they take a nose dive. This morning it is -42°f in town – cold. As a contrast, now seems to be a good time to share…

Failure to Start

I have to admit that I couldn’t muster the intestinal fortitude to get my butt out to do my scheduled 16mi run this morning. The temps were low at -24deg(f) and I cleverly told myself that it would be smart…

Winter Run Log: 17 Nov 09, 5mi

I haven’t had a chance to post about this morning’s run until now. The temp may have been at -15 when I walked out the door but amazingly, I was overdressed. I swapped my usual poly midlayer out for a…

Winter Run Log 15 Nov 09, 14.8mi

Distance: 14.80mi Temp: -4.0°f to -6.0°f and fluctuating between high and low ground Gear Wool knit cap Fleece ear band Base layer, wool lightweight long-sleeve knit (I/O Bio-Compatibles) Mid layer, poly (North Face Flight Series) Top layer, Polartec (Arcteryx) Pants,…

Winter Run Log: 13 Nov 09, 5mi

Another 5 miles for today’s run. This week has been fairly easy. I’ve been hesitant to do longer distances on work days because the trails still don’t have quite enough snow to be comfortable, and the roads are a little…

Winter Run Log: 12 Nov 09, 5mi

This morning was wonderfully warm with about 2 inches of slippery new snow on the ground which made running a little more challenging. It would have been MUCH more enjoyable on skis but I need to do a little maintenance…

The Verdict on Vibram Five Fingers

Vibram Five Fingers shoes When I initially picked these shoes up I thought they were amazing, but I resolved to wear them around for a while before I weighed in with my opinion of them. Well, it’s been a little…

Super Happy Fun Time Friday

I was going to post this yesterday, but I’m glad I didn’t because at a small get together last night a few of us found the End of the Internet. Yes, like the guy in that commercial that surfed all…