First 5k
Tanzen ran her first 5k last weekend. She says she liked it, but has some more training to do for the next one. Starting line Finish line Post race victory celebration
2012 Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultra
This summer I went for a long run* with some buddies. *Run – “an act or spell of running” (New American Oxford Dictionary)*Run – “a continuous motion foot propulsion over uneven terrain including moving up the face of Spirit Mountain, … Read More
“Runnin’ on the Bunyan” 50 miler
On Saturday a group of us – Chris, Dad, Mike, and I – ran the Paul Bunyan Trail. It was what one may call a “long run.” Crystal dropped us off up in Hackensack at 7:15 am and then we … Read More
What a bunch of crazies.
Ultramarathon: Pushed to the limit | StarTribune.com: This article was passed on by my dad. The best line is, “Dropping out of a race ‘is frustrating, but it’s just part of the deal,’ said John Taylor, of Minneapolis, who completed … Read More
Duel In The Sun
Title: Duel In The Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America’s Greatest Marathon by John Brant Product Details Paperback: 203 pages Publisher: Rodal Point: The greatest marathon that has ever been run on American soil by Americans was the 1982 … Read More
Voyageur Trail Run – an exercise in survival
On July 30th several of us ran one of the most difficult races we have ever encountered, The Minnesota Voyageur Trail Run. Every year for 30 years a crowd of crazies from around Minnesota and beyond have gathered to run … Read More
The Turkey Trot
This morning we were supposed to run the Turkey Trot 5k race. However, because it was only 4 degrees F, they canceled the race (see previous post). To spite them we ran it anyway. It was cold. Crystal did a … Read More
Chasing down deer
I read in a book awhile back that it is possible for a human to run longer and harder than a deer. Supposedly this is a hunting tactic which has been used in various tribes on the African continent (whether … Read More
The Long Run (Crystal’s point of view)
Wednesday was the big day that Seth had been waiting for! At 6:00 AM, Tim, Seth, and his dad took off to run the 40ish miles around the island. The rest of us tried to leave around 8:00 to drive … Read More
Running Apparel
I hate being cold. The worst part is cold hands and feet, and these are common when you are out running for 1 1/2-2 hours. Knowing this, my mom made me a pair of mittens made from a wool sweater … Read More