Author Archives: runjames

Sometimes looking back can sharpen our focus for the road ahead. I recently took a trip down memory lane – I tuned in to ESPN2 on Sunday to watch the 45th running of the New York Marathon.  Few races – or events period – compare to the New York Marathon.  The broadcast brought back a lot ofContinue reading “Looking for inspiration? It may be closer than you think!”

Is it OK to deviate from your strategy?Last weekend I finished my 9th marathon.  After months of training and several quality tune-up races (including a few new PR’s!), I was hopeful for a good day on the course.  The marathon had other ideas.  Runners encountered a number of hills, a concrete path, and a high temperature 15 degreesContinue reading “Agility – a key component to any strategy”

The Highline Canal, designated as a National Landmark Trail, was completed in 1883 to deliver irrigation water to farmers east of Denver.  The 66-mile long canal and maintenance road has been open to non-motorized traffic since 1970, and is home to hundreds of runners, walkers, equestrian enthusiasts, and cyclists on any given day.  It isContinue reading “The Highline Canal – Denver, Colorado”

  “What keeps you going?” That’s a fair question.  Whether business or personal, we’ve set targets and we’ve committed to achieving our goals.  Staying motivated and focus is critical to our success. Famed psychologist Abraham Maslow studied and wrote about human motivation.  Maslow identified foundational needs we all have – water, food, air, for example.  As human beings weContinue reading “Grinding it out”

“The Last Stretch”, New York Marathon, 2014 “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”. – Robert Collier A few years ago I was a finish line volunteer at the Denver Marathon.  It was an incredible experience!  Watching thousands of people cross the finish line and celebrate such an awesome accomplishment isContinue reading “Goal Setting – The Most Important Step Forward!”

“Why do you do that?” I hear that a lot.  I have been running consistently for almost 10 years, and after numerous 5k’s and 10k’s, a dozen half-marathons, nine marathons, and one (and only) Tough Mudder, I think I’ve got an answer.  Running is a microcosm of life.Life is hard, so is running.  Life tests your mentalContinue reading “The intersection of running and life…”