Running

Apr 1, 2025 ∞

Needed to get this run in before a early morning and day of travel. I didn’t expect this amount of snow coming down, already down and the amount blowing in my face. Other than that it was pretty out in the night with bright white snow.

A snowy forest path is lined with trees covered in snow. Footprints lead through the fresh snow along the center of the path. Snowflakes fall gently onto the ground, creating a serene and quiet atmosphere. The ambient lighting casts a soft, warm glow over the scene, adding a sense of tranquility to the winter landscape.|354x266

A snow-covered path leads through a dense forest at night. The branches of the trees and bushes are coated in a layer of snow, creating a stark contrast against the dark background. The path is faintly lit, possibly by moonlight or another source, casting a soft glow on the snowy scene.

Mar 31, 2025 ∞

Well after a very interesting day of trying to work with no official work laptop. I was ready to get this long run in before we head out on vacation. I want sure how this one would feel so late in the day but it was great to get out and chase the sunset.

A sunlit scene of a marshland with tall, dry grasses and a small stream. Bare tree branches frame the foreground, and leafless trees line the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, and the bright sun casts long shadows across the landscape.

Mar 28, 2025 ∞

Got lost in a book tape and just enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery I almost forgot to take a picture today on my run. So I took a rather odd one mostly because I don’t think I have noticed this little stream in-between buildings and not sure where it comes and goes to. 🤷

A narrow stream runs through a wooded area with leafless trees on both sides. The ground is covered with brown leaves, and the stream reflects the bare branches above. The scene has a calm, wintery atmosphere, with muted colors and a gentle curve where the water flows.

Mar 27, 2025 ∞

Not going to lie, even with the beautiful weather out today this run was a struggle. However, I pushed though mostly because it was more or less an out and back and I had no choice but to continue on.

A wide-open field with dry grass and scattered patches of water, likely a wetland or marsh. Bare trees with branching silhouettes frame the scene on both sides against a clear blue sky with wispy clouds. The background shows a tree line in the distance.

Mar 25, 2025 ∞

It was a long day of work today with some other kid stuff sprinkled in as well. I kept just thinking I would take a day off but honestly I needed this time to run as the sun was setting tonight. I told myself finally OK, just do 3.1 miles and so I just started running.

A tranquil scene of a sunset over a grassy field bordered by leafless trees. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow that contrasts with the cool blue sky above. The silhouettes of the trees create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Mar 24, 2025 ∞

Planned to take a little time off this morning to do my yearly birthday run. It got a little delayed for work stuff but I did make it out. I didn’t plan for it to be as cold as it was when I started but it is a good start to another year around the sun. A serene lake scene with sunlight glistening on the water’s surface. The sky is clear and blue. Bare tree branches extend over the right side of the image, while a lone duck is visible on the water. The opposite shoreline is bordered by a line of leafless trees.

Mar 23, 2025 ∞

Glad to be back home running on some familiar trails again. Decided to put in a short one before everyone was hungry for brunch and basketball games started up again.

A wooden boardwalk leads through a vast, dry field of tall grasses under a cloudy sky. Sparse trees and bushes are scattered across the landscape, with more dense trees visible on the horizon. The sky is overcast, casting a gray hue over the scene, creating a tranquil and open natural setting.

Mar 21, 2025 ∞

Not exactly what I had planned for today. I created really interesting route that I wanted to try only to wake up and find it pouring rain outside. I decided to scrap my actual route as it would have been had me being outside for a lot longer in this cold rain and just tried to run along the water. Only the construction along the trail caused that to be derailed slightly as well.

A paved pathway runs alongside a body of water under an overcast sky. There are street lamps evenly spaced along the path, and benches are placed intermittently on the grass adjacent to the path. The area appears wet, indicating recent rain, with puddles visible on the path. The landscape is flat, with distant trees and landforms on the horizon.

Mar 20, 2025 ∞

It was a rainy and cool one out this morning as I meandered around the bay and then town of Portland. However, not too cold that I could run with shorts today so a win in my book.

A foggy scene showing a paved path running alongside train tracks, leading into the distance. To the left is a brick building marked “Portland Co.” In the foreground, an orange “Road Work Ahead” sign is visible beside a fallen traffic cone. Streetlamps line the path, casting warm light in the misty atmosphere. Sparse trees and additional buildings are visible in the background.

Mar 19, 2025 ∞

Another week in Maine and another loop around the Back Cove in the morning hours. Even though I could probably sleep in more when I travel here it is hard to pass up a nice morning run along this path.

A tranquil scene at sunrise with a long pier extending over calm water. The sky is a gradient of soft orange and blue hues, reflecting on the water surface. In the distance, there’s a structure with triangular shapes, and a bird can be seen flying in the clear sky. The overall mood is peaceful and serene.

Mar 16, 2025 ∞

Was able to find the only time I had today to get this run in. In fact, I dropped my youngest and wife off at the door for State Swim then found a parking spot and ran home so then I could catch my Uber to the airport as I was flying out 😅.

A landscape featuring a frozen pond with a thin layer of ice, surrounded by bare trees. The sun casts shadows of the trees across the ice, and patches of grass and fallen leaves are visible along the pond’s edge. The sky is clear with a few clouds.

Mar 14, 2025 ∞

Shorts and tee shirt weather today on this run back in Minnesota. It was super nice out today and just wanted to get a couple miles in this afternoon before the weekend. However, my only mistake was I thought I should hit a couple of trails in the conservation place and lets just say I tried to make the quickest exit possible with out back tracking as it was muddy.

A narrow dirt path winding through a forest with bare trees and fallen leaves covering the ground. Some trees have branches leaning over the path, partially blocking it. The scene appears to be in late autumn or early winter.

Mar 14, 2025 ∞

Running Behind Podcast

A friend of mine, Joey Metzger, has jumped into the podcast game with Running Behind. On top of already making great YouTube videos about his running adventures, he decided to take things further and launched the Running Behind podcast about a month ago. There is now, three episodes out there now that are fantastic and after catching up with him a couple weekends go for a run, I can say the guest lineup is only getting better.

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Maybe selfishly, but the latest episode titled “Eric Walker | “The Streak”, Running For Fun & Digestible Numbers” (released just yesterday) will always stand out to me as the best by far because as you can tell Joey let me join him for a discussion about running. I had such a great time chatting with him, especially since, as you’ll hear, we hadn’t caught up in a long time. In fact, it was only about six months ago that we reconnected as we found each other on Strava (Joey’s Strava Profile) and then realized that we are both crazy runners. Though, to be fair, he might be the crazier one as he runs much longer distances and sticks almost entirely to trail races.

I won’t spoil too many details of our discussion because you should give it a listen. We talked about my running history, especially my 5K a day streak from 2018, but with Joey being the great host he is, he managed to dig out new stories and other takes on running.

I really do appreciate that Joey let me join his show and I hope he still has listeners for your next episode after this past one.

Mar 13, 2025 ∞

I was glad to get this run in today as I fell like I would have been disappointed if I didn’t wake up early again to make it to the back cove area. I think ever since I started working out there I have always made that loop at least once.

A picturesque sunset over a body of water, with a silhouetted row of posts or pilings stretching across the horizon. The sky is beautifully colored with shades of orange, pink, and deep blue, reflecting on the rippling water below. A large cloud formation is prominently visible, adding depth to the scene.

Mar 12, 2025 ∞

I wasn’t sure I was going to make it out today but I noticed that it wasn’t going to be an overcast day so decided to get at least a short run in before another long day in the office.

Silhouetted wooden pilings protrude from calm water at sunset, creating a stark contrast against the vibrant orange and blue sky. A large crane is visible on the horizon, illuminated against the fading light. The shoreline on the left is lined with trees, and the overall scene reflects a serene waterfront landscape.

Mar 11, 2025 ∞

Glad to have actually pushed myself out the door today to get a run in this morning. Once done I felt great and even though it was cloudy today it is never a bad day running on this path along the water.

A coastal pathway runs alongside calm water, bordered by a rocky embankment. The path, lined with streetlights and benches, curves gently into the distance. The landscape is covered with patchy grass and sparse shrubs under a cloudy, overcast sky.

Mar 9, 2025 ∞

Decided to test the ankle and enjoy this beautiful afternoon before I had to fly out later. Explored some new areas as I started where I dropped my daughter off and it was a perfect timing as she got her nails done and I got some miles in.

A partially frozen creek meanders through a winter landscape. Snow covers patches of the ground on both sides of the creek, with brown grasses and leafless trees surrounding the area. The sky is clear and blue, casting shadows across the snowy ground.

Mar 7, 2025 ∞

This run was not a stellar one at all. It was one of those runs I should have probably stopped two blocks in and called it a day to just take the rest that my body seemed to be asking for. However, instead I pushed though and ended with a little ankle pain. 🫣

A winter landscape with bare trees silhouetted against a fading sunset sky. The ground is covered in snow, and the horizon shows a soft gradient of colors transitioning from light blue to hints of orange and pink. The scene conveys a serene, quiet atmosphere typical of late winter afternoons.

Mar 6, 2025 ∞

Well I see that Eden Prairies approach to all the snow on the sidewalk is to not touch it more than 30 hours later and just hope that it all melts. Thankfully my run took me to Chanhassen and Minnetonka which have decided to shovel so I don’t get hit by cars.

A snowy landscape with a path of footprints leading through a field of snow. A stop sign is partially visible on the left with its shadow cast on the ground. A road runs parallel to the field, with houses and trees lining the opposite side. Bare trees and evergreens are scattered throughout the background under a clear blue sky.

Mar 3, 2025 ∞

If it wasn’t for the morning sunrise this run didn’t have much to offer me but forcing me to run on tired legs from yesterday. I am pretty sure I have heard that is a good thing to do sometimes to keep building the base. 🤷‍♂️

A serene winter landscape at sunset, featuring a partially frozen pond surrounded by tall grasses and bare trees. The sun is setting in the background, painting the sky with warm hues of orange and pink. The ground is covered with dry grass, enhancing the tranquility of the scene.