Photos from The Buffalo Run

In a post last week, I talked about the buffalo trail run I was going to participate in.  It was truly awe-inspiring.  At one point in the run, 10 American bison crossed the path ahead of me.  Antelope ran in the distance.  And ravens coasted along on the spring breeze. It was a physically-challenging run. [...]

Running with the Buffalo + Healthy Creativity

Have I told you that I love to run?  Have I also mentioned that despite this love, and how great running makes me feel, I struggle to make time for it – especially in the dark, cold of winter? This conflict I have between wanting to run and making it a priority in my day, [...]

What do black beans, peer pressure, Finns, and 5 degree temperatures have in common?

Running in below-freezing temperatures requires a combination of will-power, friendly challenge, and the expectation of a warm meal afterward.

The Other Half Marathon, Moab + Run Playlist

Have you ever heard of Buddy Lee? I’m not talking about the Lee Jeans doll mascot. No, I mean Buddy Lee the Olympian and 10-time World Medalist. Buddy Lee is also a fitness trainer and jump rope expert, and a couple of years ago, I bought one of those ropes. Last week while prepping for a garage sale, I found it in the bottom of a plastic bin and gave it a try.

Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon in the Swell

I love camping in the San Rafael Swell, so when I saw that a 1/2 marathon would be taking place there, I convinced some friends to run it with me. This event – called the Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon – was awesome.