My Jiu Jitsu Journey
At the end of the Thanksgiving Day 5K in Lawrence, KS this year, my wife and her good friend crossed the finish line and her friend had a revelation. It was as if a deep secret had been revealed. By slowing down and letting go of any inclination that you have to go fast, she … Continue reading Slow Down
If you are like me, you like to track your mileage, heart rate, pace, and other things when you bike or run. I have done it for so long now, that I pretty much know the pace that it takes to keep my heart rate around a certain level. At the end of the year, … Continue reading Electronic Friction
A few weekends ago, I committed to running the "Psycho Wyco" Run Toto Run 10 mile option, as well as competing at the Victory Grappling Championships in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. I also committed to the 165 lb weight class, which means I have a few pounds to drop. Believe it or not, this produced freedom. … Continue reading Freedom in Commitment
The PsychoWyCo is a trail run around Wyandotte County Lake, which gives runners the option of 1, 2, or 3 laps. That is, 10-miles, 20-miles, or 30 miles (which sounds better if you call if 50 k). My experience running 10 miles on the PsychoWyCo Trail Run will never be forgotten. It was a muddy … Continue reading PshycoWyCo 2018
Somewhere in the 9:00-9:30 pace start for the 38th Annual Dam to DamSmall History of Dam to DamErin ran her first Dam to Dam on Saturday, June 3. It was the second time I ran it, but it was the first time since it changed to a half marathon distance in 2014. Prior to this, … Continue reading 38th Annual Dam to Dam
The Shaw Show 