runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: February 2014
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Thursday, February 27, 2014. My Morning Fight With Good and Evil. 8220;Morning is wonderful. It's only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day.”. 8213; Glen Cook. But it made me think about what I do to maintain a consistent schedule of running. And for some...
outandbackrunner.blogspot.com
A Runner's Journey, out & back: Terrapin Mountain 50k Race Recap
http://outandbackrunner.blogspot.com/2014/03/terrapin-mountain-50k-race-recap.html
A Runners Journey, out and back. Running should feel natural. Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Terrapin Mountain 50k Race Recap. Race: Terrapin Mountain 50k. Location: Sedalia, Virginia. Date: March 22, 2014. Standard pre-race briefing from Clark Zealand (Race Director). The Terrapin Mountain 50k, the 2nd race in the Beast series. It wasn't too complicated: get started on a flat road, after about 2 miles, start going up, and up, and up! Runners punch their bibs at the Terrapin Mountain overlook. After conqueri...
outandbackrunner.blogspot.com
A Runner's Journey, out & back: You might be a runner if...
http://outandbackrunner.blogspot.com/p/humor_26.html
A Runners Journey, out and back. Running should feel natural. You might be a runner if. You might be an Ultra-Running addict if. You do not care about the news coming out that running 50 miles a week isn't any better for you than running 15 miles a week because. You actually enjoy running. You own at least 5 pairs of sneakers, all of which are for running (but all of which has a special purpose in your mind - e.g., trail shoes, tempo shoes, race shoes, gym shoes, etc.). You get more calls at 6am than 6pm.
runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: January 2014
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Friday, January 31, 2014. The Dusting of Chaos - My Alabama Ice Adventure. 8220;Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”. 8213; Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Demon in My View. Absolutely SOLID vehicular gridlock! Driving like the good guy in those Apocalypse movie...
runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: Young Self, You Made a Monster
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014/08/young-self-you-made-monster.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Sunday, August 10, 2014. Young Self, You Made a Monster. Where'd all the days go, when all we did was play? And the stress that we were under wasn't stress at all, just run and jump into a harmless fall" - Paolo Nutini. So, how does this tie into my running self? Have run 142 mar...
outandbackrunner.blogspot.com
A Runner's Journey, out & back: Hellgate: the 66.6 mile mountain run that starts at Midnight
http://outandbackrunner.blogspot.com/2014/12/hellgate-666-mile-mountain-run-that.html
A Runners Journey, out and back. Running should feel natural. Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Hellgate: the 66.6 mile mountain run that starts at Midnight. Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. 12:01am, December 13th, 2014. That Friday didn't really go as planned, but does it ever? A more accurate representation of the course elevation and aid station locations. After lining up at the official Hellgate gate we sang the national anthem, counted down to 12:01am and we were off! My feet dried out fast; within a mile I fo...
runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: November 2014
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014_11_01_archive.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Saturday, November 15, 2014. The Passing of a Ballplayer, a Friend, a Hero. Hi guys, remember me? He gave me my first real baseball glove. I was about 8 years old and it was one of his just discarded pro gloves (he was a shortstop). On the back of the glove was written "#...When ...
outandbackrunner.blogspot.com
A Runner's Journey, out & back: Holiday Lake 50k++ Race Recap
http://outandbackrunner.blogspot.com/2014/02/holiday-lake-50k-race-recap.html
A Runners Journey, out and back. Running should feel natural. Sunday, February 23, 2014. Holiday Lake 50k Race Recap. The most miserable race you'll ever love! Day And this certainly held true last week at Holiday Lake. Race: Holiday Lake 50k. Location: Appomattox , VA. Date: Feb 15 , 2014. This isn't an actual course picture (I didn't carry a camera), this is actually the result of a Google Image search for "snow ice slush mud". Surprisingly, its a pretty good depiction of what the course looked lik...
runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: September 2014
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014_09_01_archive.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Monday, September 8, 2014. Sticks and Stones (and Hills) WILL Hurt Me! She went past me like I was sitting in my bathtub reading a book" - Anita Ortiz commenting on Darcy Africa passing her at 92k of the 100k Miwok Race. Is there a formula? One child lost is too many.one chil...
runningwithal.blogspot.com
RUNNING WITH AL: August 2014
http://runningwithal.blogspot.com/2014_08_01_archive.html
Running With Al is a weekly (somewhat) training/motivational/informational journey through the mind of a 3 decade Alabama marathoner and ultramarathoner sharing things that worked and sadly didn't during his training and racing. Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Young Self, You Made a Monster. Al's note: I have been having trouble sending RWA to those of you that subscribe by email, so I'm trying some tricks using paperclips and gum and see if that works. I apologize if you get this post twice - Al D. Young Se...
