Tag: running

Do Epic Shit: Reflections on My Epic April

This April I decided to try to live up Brian Oberkirch‘s motto and “Do Epic Shit.” He originally spoke on this idea in a panel about how to make yourself more interesting, but I think the implications go a lot further than just that. After completing a half-marathon in early March, I was really excited about… Continue reading Do Epic Shit: Reflections on My Epic April

Warrior Dash: 5 Reasons Why Play Matters

“Play expands self expression, self knowledge, self actualization, and self efficacy…Play connects us to people in a positive way, stimulates creative thinking and exploration, regulates our emotions, and boosts our ego.” — Garry Landreth This weekend I got a chance to run the Warrior Dash in Jackson, MS, and it was a really enjoyable experience.… Continue reading Warrior Dash: 5 Reasons Why Play Matters

Hash House Harriers – My Weekend Hashing as a Hare and Being Named

This weekend I got to have my first experience being a “hare” for Hash House Harrier event! A little background information may be in order first. What is a hash? The only thing required to have a Hash Run is a hare to set a trail with paper, flour, sawdust, chalk, etc. or a combination… Continue reading Hash House Harriers – My Weekend Hashing as a Hare and Being Named

Half Marathoner

Elana and I finished the New Orleans Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon this weekend!  For me, it was an interesting last minute decision to actually run at the event. I’ve been enjoying running more lately, and had therefore been doing a lot of the training runs with Elana as she was preparing. And a lot… Continue reading Half Marathoner