Gordo Running

The first half of that quote, as if you actually didn't know, is "You shouldn't take life too seriously." from famed scholar Van Wilder. Have fun.  That's what this is about, right?  I don't mean the "run happy" memes you see.  I'll get into that in a later post.  Maybe even later this week, I'm not quite sure yet. I mean don't take your running too seriously.  If you're a runner, you have goals. They might range from finishing a 5k all the way to winning major races.  Many runners have set training schedules with specific workouts all planned out.  Mine actually has prescribed runs all the way through December.  I'm sure many of you reading are in a similar situation; you've got it all planned out.  You're going to follow that couch to 5k or Boston Qualifier workout plan until you meet your goal.  My question is why.  What is your reason for running?  Why do you run instead of swim, bike, or CrossFit?  My guess - you li...

I've been watching large men bellow while throwing things this weekend and felt a bit of a kinship with them.  Now, my belly isn't as impressive, I have a terrible throwing arm, and I really don't grunt as much as I should, but I understand them in a way.  If you don't know who or what I'm talking about, then it proves my point.  I am talking about the US Olympic Track and Field team trials.  More specifically, I'm talking about the throwers.  Go ahead and name the top throwers in the world.  No, it's OK, I'll wait for you.  Can't think of any?  That's what I'm getting at.  I'm someone who watches track meets on the regular, and yet there were many athletes whose names I didn't even recognize. I'm not disparaging these athletes. In fact, it's quite the opposite, I'm in awe.  Where I feel the kinship with them is all that hard work that they do to chase down their goals.  I think that all of us can identify with that.  The...