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Re: 3 Questions I Get Asked Often – Why do you run?

720x — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:13:20 -0000

Very well said Mandy!

Re: 3 Questions I Get Asked Often – Why do you run?

Mandy — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:30:22 -0000

Like you, I used to hate running - mostly because I HAD to run. But when I started running just for me I realized I liked it, and now I do it to clear my head and gain energy. Nothing feels so good as finishing up a run, especially when you started out feeling "meh" about it. :) Great post!

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 14

Lifeisarun — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:44:33 -0000

HAHAHAHA!!! Where in the world did you find this?

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 14

www.Kris-Lawrence.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:13:13 -0000

LOL. Hysterical!

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 13

720x — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:45 -0000

It's the internal battle of brain being mad and threatening the body :)

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 13

Lifeisarun — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:14:37 -0000

You want to push yourself down a set of stairs on long runs?? Haha!!

Re: 2012 Colfax Marathon Recap

Sam — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:27:47 -0000

Glad you liked the Bar-B-Q. It was a real honor to be a part of it (Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q)

Re: 2012 Colfax Marathon Recap

Andy V — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:20:54 -0000

Being a new runner (11 weeks into my 50 week training for a full with two halfs scheduled before) it's great to read others stories on running and why I created a blog and are following yours and others. Congrats on finishing. What group are you in for the Bolder Boulder? I am running with the EGs though I just ran a DD qualifying time this past weekend and being a lifer have always wanted to do this race so I am stoked. Good luck in your quest and a great cause being my Grandma was a 33 year survivor of breast cancer.

Re: 2012 Colfax Marathon Recap

Lifeisarun — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:10:21 -0000

Way to go on your mary!! Hadn't heard of blind runners/guides until someone we follow on twitter was a guide sometime this past year! So neat that you got to hang around them for a couple of miles and couldn't even fathom the experience of being their guide! What an accomplishment to run a full marathon when you are blind!

Re: 2012 Colfax Marathon Recap

Erin — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:35:18 -0000

Congrats on a great race! Seemed like the perfect day for nearly everyone I knew, there were a ton of PRs.

Blind athletes always amaze me. There were several on the course during my Ironman, and I was just so inspired by the courage and determination they had.

Re: Rocky Applies Everywhere

720x — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:23 -0000

Wish there was one! This is just the quote from Mick typed over the movie poster.

Re: Rocky Applies Everywhere

Michael — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:25 -0000

Where could I actually get this poster?

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 12

Lifeisarun — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:02 -0000

Hahaha ohhh good to know!

Re: 12 Miles of Closure From DNF

720x — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:08:47 -0000

On most ultra courses they have PBJ, pretzels, soda, and candy. This one was a little light on those. In my first 50 miler, I ate a lot of beef jerky which helped with sodium, protein, and carbs. Weird, but I am not normal :)

Re: 12 Miles of Closure From DNF

Lifeisa Run — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:06:20 -0000

Have you considered putting more into your ultra racing fuel than just stuff like GU and Honey Stinger Waffles? Not that we have ever run Ultras, but from the recap and friends here in DFW that have it seems like they put more food food into their racing plan. Just something to consider?

Re: Greenland 50k Race Recap – My First DNF

Lifeisa Run — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:03:57 -0000

So, we are so behind on everything in life right now it seems! We knew you were ok, but glad to hear that you made the right choice out there! Hard to do for sure, but proud of you for that! Definitely a good learning day and we are also glad it happened there instead of Leadville!

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 11

Lifeisa Run — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:54:50 -0000

HAHAHA oh my god!!

Re: Greenland 50k Race Recap – My First DNF

720x — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:08:27 -0000

Always try again!

Re: Greenland 50k Race Recap – My First DNF

Vanilla — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:10 -0000

Great post - I attempted my first 50K and had my first DNF at the same course. Completely avoidable as you mentioned. The thrill of the race made me for get my nutrition routine and I bonked at mile 20 and slogged in and quit. I had 8 to go and it still stings a little that I didn't finish. Happy trails! See you out there, I'll probably try again.

Re: 12 Miles of Closure From DNF

Jamie — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:52:09 -0000

Or, maybe if you did "normal" you would have finished the race. ;-)

Re: 12 Miles of Closure From DNF

Charles White — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:07 -0000

Great article. Thanks for it.

Re: Greenland 50k Race Recap – My First DNF

Luciana Smith — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:38:07 -0000

Kudos Alex for knowing when to stop. It's hard to listen to your body sometimes, especially when it's telling you something you don't want to hear (I know...been there, which is why I admire your DNF). Best of all, you learned something from this race that will help you in Leadville and beyond!

Re: Fantastic Four Things Friday – Week Recap No. 10

Lifeisa Run — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:54:00 -0000

Love that it was hard for you to only pick 4! Sounds like there was a lot of variety in your week! Congrats to M on the art recognition! And good luck this week at your 50k!!

Re: Faster Faster Faster – Cherry Creak Sneak 10 Mile Recap

Lifeisa Run — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40:25 -0000

Haha, love that you essentially created your own minimalist shoes with your Nikes!! And another hahaha to your "time to experiment" after mile 2! Somehow not surprised that was your reaction! Way to go, Alex! That's a nice pace on your 10 miler!

Re: Wordless Wednesday No. 10

Lifeisa Run — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:35:13 -0000

FOR REAL! This is now what we shall think! Ha