I think one would be hard pressed to find a runner, especially long distance, who hasn’t heard Dean’s quote. In the ultra marathon world, that quote is pretty much mantra status. When one has slammed up against self-doubt that quote gives the spark one needs to keep on going. What does that quote really mean? …
Here it is, a New Year. But are you living the life that speaks to your heart and soul? If you just spewed coffee all over the place, I understand. Seriously, I do because a decade and more ago, neither was I. Even though it appeared like I had a great career and was happy, …
This past winter has been long, cold, and seemed to last more than forever. Even when temperatures warmed up, the wind kicked in driving the windchill into the frigid (-38C). And hey! Edmonton broke the record for having the most nights below the freezing mark, which is (now) about 165 days in a row. What …
Two words that strike fear in the very heart of my soul: Group Run But why? Group Runs are fun, everyone has a great time, and it’s a great way to socialize! All paces are welcome!!! But, what is the reality? At the start the group forms, starts to run and then the obvious happens. …
Yes I suppose the title can be written the other way around and it probably was for a good part of my life. I did create, but something was missing. Like a cog that didn’t engage the wheel that was trying to turn. Something was not right and I had to abandon where I was. …