Running is so very special to me in my life. I know that running is no more than putting one foot in front of the other, but if you allow it to be – it can be so much more for that. I have been running consistently for about 6 years and it has allowed me to see potential, reach new heights, and be a better person. I know, I know, that sounds so fluffy,…
I recently caught up with Steven Wong (Facebook page “Striving With Steve“) to chat about his upcoming run on December 1st. Steven is tackling the entire length of the Trimet Max “Blue Line” route, which after rerouting through some tricky areas that aren’t pedestrian friendly, should become near a 40 mile run for the fun of it. “Why the Blue Line? Why Trimet?” There were lots of questions boggling my mind for someone who…
Before running, I didn’t leave the house a whole lot. I certainly didn’t drive to new places on purpose… by myself. I’d never go to an event of some kind where I didn’t know any other person there. No way. That still sounds a bit scary to me. Running has a way of changing people and running and racing pushes me outside of my comfort zone (in a good way). Because of running I have also made…
Now Im not sure if I’m the only one with this internal complex that I had to battle when my son was born in February. I still want to get my runs in and train while mom is off at work and its just me and the little guy. I would like to think of myself as a “Mans Man” (Bearded and tattooed) but still struggled with the idea of purchasing a jogging stroller. During…
There is a new blog post circling through Facebook that lays into runners about stickers on cars – and generally why we are all the worst. We aren’t going to link to that post, but wanted to bring back a few entries from last November, where there was a similar post by Chad Stafko at the Wall Street Journal called “OK, You’re a Runner. Get Over It.” We feel this post is once again viable for…
There is a new blog post circling through Facebook that lays into runners about stickers on cars – and generally why we are all the worst. We aren’t going to link to that post, but wanted to bring back a few entries from last November, where there was a similar post by Chad Stafko at the Wall Street Journal called “OK, You’re a Runner. Get Over It.” We feel this post is once again viable for…
Let me preface this with: while I am not a scholar of philosophy, I do hope that by our very nature – humans are philosophers. We are thinkers, tinkerers, and problem solvers using what tools we have to answer the bigger questions, to break up the monotony of everyday life and busyness. And this nature is easily applied to running where some of us do the bulk of our thinking or perhaps where we abstain…
Like most runners, I’ve spent plenty of time focused on PR’s, age divisions and just being frustrated. Frustrated when I don’t hit the goals I’ve set, frustrated with injuries and probably a little jealous of my running friends who never seem to have a bad run. I’ve finally realized I’ve been wasting time being frustrated and envious. Running is a stress release, it shouldn’t be adding to my stress level. I have three busy boys…
Fall is my favorite time of year. I get lost in the colors and the quality of the light. Everything is golden. It’s so beautiful it never fails to take my breath away. Many Portland trees stay green all year around, but the deciduous ones lend their personality to the fall, one of my favorite times to run. I love it best in the afternoon when the sun and the golden translucence of the leaves…
Recently I have felt compelled to share about being Bipolar; particularly how having the disorder affects my identity as a runner. In the first article I wrote I focused mainly on the depressive side. In this one I want to talk about mania. In reading back through my journals I found the following excerpt to be very telling of my manic switches, especially since it was written several years prior to my diagnosis: It happens…
