Reaching for the clouds! One of these days I’ll actually be running in the clouds. I think it’s possible with some of the higher peaks along the continental divide. I’m 19 days until my first official half marathon — Yellowstone Half in West Yellowstone, Montana — and I’m feeling good about the distance. I’ve run … Continue reading Running Mount Helena — 19 days until Yellowstone
It’s Alright To Hate Hills | Don’t Fence Me In 12k Trail Run
It's alright to hate hills... as long as you don't give up! Also, if it's your first race at a new distance, you automatically get a new PR, right?!? My first official half marathon is exactly one month away and training is going swell! With the season's first race already on the books, this past … Continue reading It’s Alright To Hate Hills | Don’t Fence Me In 12k Trail Run
First race of the season – Early Bird 5 Mile Run
My first race of the season is in the books! Fortunately, I’m off on the right foot and am already looking forward to more. After accomplishing my first 100-mile month in March (106), I'm feeling good about 2015. On Saturday, I ran the Early Bird 5-mile run here in town. It wasn’t too large - … Continue reading First race of the season – Early Bird 5 Mile Run
Falling Over Hurdles and Running My First 13.1
In seventh grade, I ran a 6:30 mile on a chilly, early Spring morning around the block in practice. Later that year, I swore to never run in public again as I tripped over (more than one) hurdle at the High School District Track Meet at Greene County Tech. In the summer of 2010, I … Continue reading Falling Over Hurdles and Running My First 13.1
Pick Up Your Trash For The Sake of Runners and Livestock
When was the last time you threw a piece of trash out the window of your vehicle? Or tossed trash in the pickup bed, knowing well it would blow out down the highway? When was the last time you picked up the trash out of a roadside ditch? I know all too well that I'm … Continue reading Pick Up Your Trash For The Sake of Runners and Livestock
Winter Running, Audio Books, Better Eating
We've been really lucky in Montana as far as winter weather goes. Or unlucky, depending on your perspective. February has been on track to be the warmest ever for Helena, 13 degrees above average. This'll be only the 3rd day this month we've remained below freezing and we've had several days near or above 60. … Continue reading Winter Running, Audio Books, Better Eating
Setting my running goals for 2015
Last year I became a bit more dedicated to my running interests. Living in Helena provides plenty of opportunity for my feet to hit the pavement (and dirt). Even though Helena is the capitol city for Montana, traffic is relatively light and I've laced up the shoes after work and have run from one end of … Continue reading Setting my running goals for 2015
#TeamBeef at Ragnar Relay Napa Valley
I'm an aspiring runner. There was one day in high school where I ran a mile in 6:30 and that's likely as fast as I'll ever be. I don't run marathons, and a 10k is a comfortable distance for me right now. In all reality, I hate running and push myself out of bed each … Continue reading #TeamBeef at Ragnar Relay Napa Valley
The Pony Trot 10k | Travel Montana
At first glance, I thought this had to be a joke. A listing on the Montana Running calendars was titled the "Pony Trot". Oh, that's a cute name. But, It was only $20 and I had yet to explore much south of I-90 and Three Forks, so I thought, why not?! I haven't been able … Continue reading The Pony Trot 10k | Travel Montana
Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay
About the farthest I've ever managed to run in a day is a 10k (6 miles) race earlier this year, and other than that I've been pretty content with 5 miles or less. You can usually catch me in the gym or on the county roads running a 5k fairly regular. For me, running has … Continue reading Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay