It’s been a while…. I just realized that the last time I published anything new on this site was in April of 2017. Crazy! I’ve gotten tons of compliments about my writing since I started this blog in 2014. Apologies…
Dean Karnazes and Global Running Day
Need any more proof that The North Face is awesome? How about a 10K run along the Chicago Lakefront followed by a meet and greet with Dean Karnazes on Global Running Day? These pics are from an event at The North Face…
Fifty Half Marathons
I’ve been meaning to post this for a couple weeks but man I’ve been busy…. On April 30th, I ran the Frankfort Half Marathon which is a small race in the South Chicago Suburbs. I’m not going to write a big…
Two New Books
I didn’t just publish one new book this time, but two…. And you can get them for FREE if you want. Read on – First here’s a quick overview of what all of my books are about: Southern Fried Running:…
2015 in Review….
With 2015 coming to a close, I thought about writing a post about stuff I’ve done over the past year… Honestly though, I’ve always thought posts like that were uninteresting. So instead of writing anything, I figured I’d use a few short…
Honolulu Marathon: Running in Paradise
My exact thoughts when I crossed the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon: “Man, what a beautiful course… but shit it’s so hot and I’m glad it’s over”. A few days later: I’m in Chicago, looking at gray skies and rain and wishing I…
Cold Weather Running Tips
It’s pretty bad when you go for a run and it’s so cold that your eyes tear up. It’s even worse when it’s so cold that the tears freeze to your face. When I put together my training program for the Honolulu Marathon several…
Gear Review: Orange Mud Transition Towels
Disclaimer: I received an Orange Mud transition towel / seat wrap to review as a BibRave Pro. Check out BibRave.com to learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and also to find and write race reviews! I like to drive. Fast.…
Gear Review – 2XU MCS Compression Tights
Disclaimer: I received a free pair of 2XU Compression Tights to review as a BibRave Pro. Check out BibRave.com to learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and also to find and write race reviews! Usually when I write a gear…
Running Gear Review: Timex Ironman OneGPS+
About a month ago, I received an Ironman OneGPS+ Watch from Timex Sports to wear during my runs and review. Believe it or not, but even though I’ve been a runner for over 15 years, this is actually the first…