Two weeks until the Walt Disney World Marathon and we’re buckling down for our final miles.  We’ve entered the taper weeks which are generally lower mileage and easier running but no less important. Steph here is showing the commitment necessary for such an ordeal.   By the way, that’s Pirates of the Caribbean she’s watching. Continue reading

Steph and I spent the past weekend in the good old north of Minnesota where we partook in the Mankato Half-Marathon.  It was cold (low 30s), sprinkling rain, and on one occasion, snowing. We sure have a knack of picking out the best races, right? To be honest, it wasn’t a bad race.  Great volunteers, Continue reading

The following is a dramatization of a conversation that occured early on the morning of May 22nd.  When possible, the original participants have been used instead of actors. Me: Hey, we’re going to Florida for next year… Steph: Oh, okay. Me: In January… Steph: That’s a good time to go. It’ll be cold up here Continue reading

Yesterday about this time I was crossing the finish line of the inaugural Loop de Loop Half-Marathon here in Decorah. I would have written something about it yesterday but, Hello, Just ran a half-marathon!  Some people. The course followed the new Trout Run Trail which surrounds our town (more on that below).  Weather conditions were Continue reading

Some months ago, my older brother Greg called up and said “Hey Matt, I’m running this half-marathon up in Middleton, Wisconsin called the Haunted Hustle.  I think it would be something you and Steph would like.  We could run it together.” I was intrigued.  First off, I’m a runner and being that this was a Continue reading

A slightly paraphrased IM convo I had with my brother following a 5K race he ran this past weekend: Jon: I shoulda stayed at the race today.  I took 3rd in my age group Matt: Nice. Do they ship you a medal? Jon: The office is right next to mine :B Matt: Have to stop by Continue reading

(This blog entry has plentiful pictures.  Consider yourself warned.) This past weekend, Steph and I headed back up to Hayward, Wisconsin to take part in the Birkie Trail Run.  Last year, we did the half marathon.  This year we opted for the Marathon Relay, conning four friends to join us.  A blast was had by Continue reading

The Apples Applefest 5K this morning. We love this race (as blogged about here and here).  We keep coming back because we love the course.  It’s hilly and challenging, as the picture to the right shows.  You don’t go to Applefest to get a PR.  In fact, take your average 5K time, add anywhere from Continue reading