Just Do It.



My marathon running buddy and I
in the last leg of the Tri-U-Mah.



Monday morning my alarm went off at 5 a.m. Not because I had to get to work early or take a friend to the airport, but because I voluntarily signed myself up for Twin Cities Marathon.  In efforts to have a social life this time around I have been trying to embrace the idea of early morning runs.  About half way through my hour-long run, I was struggling with the motivation to continue these early morning jaunts. And then I finally understood what Nike was trying say all these years.

Summer Seasons Greetings

When people in Minnesota say that one thing they love about their great state is the fact they get to see all four seasons, they are lying. We get enjoyable summers, which are probably spent on or near the lakes.  My favorite season, the fall, and then the seemingly never-ending winter.  Spring, the mythical fourth season is something that Minnesotans seldom, if ever get to experience.