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Letting Go and Enjoying a runDisney Star Wars Weekend
Almost a decade ago, I didn’t get to enjoy the Star Wars weekend I attended. This year, I went back for the runDisney Star Wars Weekend and totally did.
“Where Dreams Go to Die” is a Magnificent Running Documentary
The Ginger Runner capture the emotional and mental aspect of our sport in ways that other docs haven’t. Where Dreams Go to Die is the best running doc out.
UnderArmour HOVR Sonic Running Shoes Review
The UA HOVR Sonic is definitely road-worthy, and I think it’s most certainly worth a trip to your nearest running shop to at least try on to see for yourself.
I Kind of Made An Oopsie
Earlier this year (or maybe it was late last year — I don’t remember), I decided to transition away from the Geek Fitness brand into a new one: RunningShoes.tv. I think that was an oopsie, so I’m back and gonna be better than ever.
Beginner’s Guide to Start Running and Stick with It
You don’t need anything but running shoes to start running. But having some basic gear can make a big difference and keep you going.
Finally, a Truly Simple Half-Marathon Training Plan
I found an easy and simple half-marathon training plan with no gimmicks that worked to get me a sub-2hr PR in my first 13.1 race!
New Balance 1080v7 Running Shoes First Impressions & Mini Review
Just took the New Balance 1080v7 shoes out for a spin, and I like them so far. Way easier on my knees and ankle than the Altra Paradigm or Mizuno Wave Rider.
The Blerch is a Wretched, Lazy Beast. And He’s Winning.
Being a runner gives my life meaning. No, wait. Being a runner gave my life meaning. I know you think that sounds hyperbolic, melodramatic, and over-the-top...and you’re right. It is. But I was reading The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances for...
From Fat to Fit – Chapter 1 – Morbid Obesity? Nahhhh…
Chapter 1, in which a urologist calls me morbidly obese, and I just can’t handle the truth. #tomcruise
From Fat to Fit – Prologue- Harry Potter and the 150lb Weight Loss
When I couldn’t fit on a roller coaster because I weight 310 pounds, something had to go. And that something was 150 pounds and a whole lot of emotional baggage.
I miss being a runner
Runkeeper tells me that I became a runner on June 27, 2012 at 3:05pm. That was the very first run I tracked by GPS. I did 1.72 miles in 36:37, a pace of 21:18 per mile. That's slower than I walk a mile now. But it was the first time I had succeeded at running, and I...
geektogeekcast – Our Favorite Documentaries and Non-Fiction – “I never had a book that changed my life before”
Beej watches a lot of documentaries and has lots of recommendations. Lots and lots. From tech to food to fitness to memoir and personal stories.