Tag: refreshing
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T & T Chronicles: Oceanfront Running in Tobago
I’m sure you have all been eagerly awaiting the updates on my much-anticipated trip to Trinidad and Tobago. This was my first experience with international travel and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Thus, the next several posts will be dedicated to a more in-depth running recap of our week in the Caribbean. After the cold…
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Signing Off for Trinidad & Tobago
It’s cold. I won’t even attempt to sugar coat that statement. If you currently live in the midwest, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Since I moved to Iowa in 2005, winters have been rather hit or miss. At times, it’s been unbelievably mild, and at other times bitterly cold. The presence of ridiculous…
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Remembering the Run
Do you remember the first run you ever went on? Do you remember what prompted you to decide to start running in the first place? Perhaps you didn’t enjoy it initially but after one amazing run, you were hooked. Perhaps the weather was beautiful, or you saw a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Were you all…
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Phoenix in Pictures!
There is no question that it has been a busy holiday season for us! After traveling up to Minnesota to celebrate with my family, we flew out west to Phoenix to celebrate with the beautiful epicurean’s family. This was my first trip to Arizona, and it’s always nice to cross another state off the list…
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KISSing The Holidays
If you are like me, part of the appeal of a training schedule for any particular goal is the routine that it creates. I always know when I’m running and approximately how far I’m running, and I can plan my day accordingly. In general, I have a tendency to plan my life out quite a…
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Reshaping Your Mind & Body: Running To/From Stress
Under normal circumstances, the winter months are a stressful time for many people. In more northern climates, where the frequency of sunshine drops considerably, seasonal affective disorder is widely documented. The lack of naturally-occurring vitamin D has been linked to depression and numerous treatments have been crafted to counteract the lack of the sun’s rays. In…
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Why Do You Run?
It’s December, which means the new year is right around the corner, and a new crop of folks will list “start running” as their resolution for the new year. As with so many resolutions, the odds are stacked against them as time/work/motivation/family/time/work (yes, purposefully listed twice!) get in the way. Ultimately, I’ve realized that the…
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“Running” Into Art
I’ve mentioned before that I love traveling to new locations and exploring an area on foot. Heading out for a run after a quick survey of available routes is one of the best ways to explore a large area in a short amount of time. The abundance of running social media sources (Strava, MapMyRun, GarminConnect,…
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“Tuning” Up For Kansas City
Do you remember when the Walkman came out? Can you believe it has been over 30 years? Odds are you are now having one of two conversations in your head. You are either a) making the “wow, I wasn’t even born yet!” comment or b) experiencing the “lord, I feel old!” internal monologue. Either way,…
Chasing 42 