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 What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Accept and adapt  What have been your greatest successes this year? Considering the circumstances, being able to PR in 3 big events like the 5k, 10k and half marathon allows me to look back at this year as a huge confidence booster.  What…

What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Starting over  What have been your greatest successes this year? In general, stripping away all the bullshit to focus on the important stuff.  What have been your biggest challenges this year? Having a dog die  During a year where racing has taken a…

While pounding the rutted dirt of Wabash Trail this morning, alongside Rathje and Cleary, I found myself in a very Zen state. As runners often experience, especially on the gorgeous days, the flow of our strides was in sync and the conversation was spontaneous, meaningful, and memorable. One of the more absurd aspects of running,…

Over the weekend, I saw on Twitter that Steve Prefontaine would have turned 69 had he not died on May 30, 1975. As any runner can attest, Steve Prefontaine is a household name despite nearly 25 years passing between his death and my introduction to competitive running. To be honest, while I had heard of…

I would be lying if I said it wasn’t cool to see so many people push themselves in the early stages of 2020, as most of us participate in this January Running Challenge. I would also be lying if I said my left shoulder isn’t a little sore right now, thanks to my tumble on…