Modern Conveniences: a Delicate Balance
This past weekend we had some wintry weather. Over the course of Saturday night and throughout the day Sunday we had rain, snow, and sleet. … Read more
My Pretentious Lions
I really love my house. When we bought our house about two years ago, we reached to the very top of our budget (actually a … Read more
Getting Ready to Conquer the Rock
I’ve registered to complete the Conquer the Rock double during the first weekend in March. The “double” consists of two races: a 50k race on … Read more
Snow Day in the South
Snow in the forecast doesn’t mean a lot when you live in the south. It seems as though forecasted snow turns to cold rain or … Read more
20 Mile Long Run on Gravel
I started my day by joining my friend Alex for a long run out at the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Two of Alex’ … Read more
Why Is Everyone Reading My Altra Olympus Post?
What’s the deal? Earlier this week, I published my first impressions of my newest pair of running shoes: the Altra Olympus 4. To be honest, … Read more
My Latest Half-Marathon Personal Record
I’ve written a new chapter in my personal book of saying one thing and then doing the exact opposite. A few days ago, I noted … Read more
Altra Olympus 4 First Impressions
I’ve been eyeing the Altra Olympus 4 for about a year. I bought my first pair of Altras, the Escalante 2, a little over a … Read more
Keeping Our Family on the Same Page
As a family, we have a lot going on. For this reason, a few months ago, my wife and I sat down to try and … Read more
Winter is for Easy Running
This morning I went on my first true winter run of the current winter season. It was a crisp 26 degrees (Fahrenheit, about -3 Celsius) … Read more