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A Hard Lesson In Kindness and Law by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I normally do not feel the need to share personal details as it is a blog about running. But today I need to vent a little, I am sorry so feel free to stop readin ... Read on »

American River 50 - 2013 Race Report by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Introduction This year has been a focus of building for me. I have taken time to make sure my body can take the beating rather than just going out an killing myself we ... Read on »

Nathan Quickdraw Bottle (2013) Review by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Introduction Nathan Sports ( Link ) has been producing some of the best endurance athlete products for years. They were among the first to espouse the "vest" hydration ... Read on »

The Ups and Downs of Training by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running My training cycle has been different than anticipated at the beginning of the year. By February 50-60 mile weeks should be the low average and I would be cruising up ... Read on »

UltrAspire ISomeric Race 20 oz Review by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Introduction My excitement for this company did not know limitations. When I first saw their ad in UltraRunning magazine I desired their products becau ... Read on »

Training and Recovery by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running 2013 has started off decently for me with regards to training. My consistency is up even though my mileage is not where I would like it to be. I follow a few rul ... Read on »

2013 General Plan by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I set the schedule for next year to get the most races under my belt as possible. For my 2013 is going to be a building year. Every race I want to approach and a test ... Read on »

2013 Race Schedule - Pending by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Read on »

Mandatory NYE Post by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Read on »

2012 Review - Highlights by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running 1. Raquel Mares, born 8/12/12, weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. My niece was born. The kid cries and I think its the cutest thing ever. She does not shriek like the ... Read on »

Connecticut Tragedy by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I am preparing for the last final of this semester on Monday (Contracts); got a great run in yesterday. I ran 8:14 avg for over nine miles which I had never done before. ... Read on »

American River 50 Sign-Up / Training Thoughts by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running This season has been up and down for me. I battled a stress fracture that made me over 90 seconds per mile faster (odd I know), hip locking issues (my chiropractor ... Read on »

Headlands 100 Race Report by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Introduction Headlands 100 is a 4 loop course around the Marin Headlands north of the San Francisco Bay. When browsing a possible race I knew the course woul ... Read on »

Headlands 100 Course Change/ Injury Update by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. -Bill Cosby Situation - Status "PACER: A very good friend who runs wi ... Read on »

Headlands 100 - Pre-Race Preparation by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I am sure that you are tired of hearing it; the training is not there. My average miles per week have been pretty low (almost crazy to attempt low) considering the race. ... Read on »

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” –Proverbs 27:17 by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running This is not going to be a Biblical lecture, but I do think that we can take value from his statement. The endurance lifestyle not only reflects your strengt ... Read on »

Birthday Reflections by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Every year when my birthday comes around I reflect on where my mind is now in relation to the goals I set for myself years ago. Most years I would be depressed for a week ... Read on »

June Injury / Headlands 100 Update by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running June 2012 was not what I expected. In May I came off of two huge PRs at the 26.2 and 50 mile distance, I was invincible. I was running faster and throwing up mile sp ... Read on »

Hydrapak E-Lite Vest by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Introduction I first saw the E-Lite vest on the Running and Rambling Blog ( Link ) and subsequently on the Runblogger ( link ). My first thought when reading w ... Read on »

Minimalist Running by Alex M. Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Over the last couple years the shoe industry has been trending towards minimalism. Shoe manufactures are cashing in on the movement (Fila Skeletoes) or rethink ... Read on »

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