How to Train For an Ultramarathon and Still Have a Life

Last winter, when I first told my wife that I wanted to run an ultra, her first concern was the amount of time the training was going to take away from the family. I had the same concern, but promised to both her and myself that I wouldn't allow the training to take up all […]

The Long Winter

Now that we’re nearing the end of March, the end of this winter is finally in sight. As much as I have embraced running through snowstorms, icy sidewalks, and sub-zero temperatures, it’s around this time of year that I’m reminded how much I miss running outside without multiple layers of clothing and having to worry […]

Interviewed by The Beer Runner

I was recently interviewed by The Beer Runner over at Draft Magazine. We talked about beer, running, and my weight loss – check it out! How one man lost 90 pounds without giving up beer

I’m an Altra Ambassador for 2013!

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as an Altra Ambassador for 2013! If you haven’t been paying attention, I absolutely LOVE my Altra Zero Drop shoes. I currently do 95% of my running in either their Instincts when I’m on the roads, or their Lone Peaks on the trails. Since transitioning to their […]

Disney World Goofy Challenge Recap

After 13 hours of air travel with 2 sick kids, I’m finally back home in Alaska after last weekend’s Disney World Goofy Challenge in Orlando. The Disney World Marathon weekend consists of the Donald Duck 1/2 Marathon on Saturday, followed by the Mickey Mouse Marathon on Sunday. The Goofy Challenge has you run both races. […]