Stay Focused – Choose Success

It has been a while since my last post.  It’s not that I have forgotten about how important running is to me, or my health in general.  It’s just a matter of finding the time.  Between starting a new job and purchasing a new home with my wife things have been a bit chaotic.  During

Get Busy Running or Get Busy Standing

One of the most memorable movie lines of all time, at least to me, is from The Shawshank Redemption when Andy says to Red, “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really.  Get busy living or get busy dying.”  I remember when I first heard it I thought, “Wow, that really is a

We Signed Up For A Full Marathon?

I don’ think it’s really hit me that Rachel and I have signed up for our first full marathon.  After running three half marathons we should definitely feel ready, but then I wonder if you ever actually feel “ready.”  I don’t think you ever really know how prepared you are until you cross the finish

Medals and Memories: Running The Cowtown Half Marathon

What:  The Cowtown Half Marathon Where:  Fort Worth, TX When:  2/27/2011 Why:  Why Not? Course:  Through downtown Fort Worth and the Stockyards.  New course this year…One Crazy Hill!!!   How Many:  5,280 Half Marathon Finishers Expo:  The expo was everything we expected, but just a little more low-key than the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio

5 Ways Running Can Strengthen Your Relationship

  In order for any relationship to be successful it must be built upon a strong foundation.  It should also be built on trust and communication.  It must be able to overcome any obstacle, weather any storm, and always come out stronger in the end.  The strength of each person relies heavily on the other