Iowa. A state included in a region known as the “flyover states.” We’re cool with not having as much stuff to do as many of you, but that doesn’t keep us from using our wit to attract you to our glorious cities. The family jumped into the car on Sunday for a little trek to…
Author: Steve Good
My Heart Is In Boston
Three years ago, I ran the Boston Marathon and it changed my life. Tonight, I write with a heavy heart as I watch a horrendous scene play over and over in the exact location that brought me immense joy just a few years ago. Ever since I first visited Boston in 2004, I’ve considered the…
In Search Of Runners To Contribute To This Blog
Last year, 26 individuals besides myself contributed to A Good Run. Collectively, they ran in 18 different U.S. states and four different countries. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of their posts and received some great feedback about their experiences. Besides the documentation of my personal running trips, my goal with the blog is to allow…
“Best Of” My 2013 Running Trip
Last year I developed a “Best Of” list from my trip. I had a blast creating it, so I figured that I needed to do it again. Dollars raised for the Iron Phi program – $2,167.50 Worst weather for run – Memphis (Rain) Best weather for run – Athens Most used item that I had…
My 2013 Running Trip – A Reflection
Wow, what a whirlwind of a trip filled with so much fun, camaraderie, caloric outtake and intake, remarkable sites, travel and memories. As I kick back now that I’m back in Ames, I wanted to reflect a bit on the trip. I will also be doing a “Best of my running trip” blog post that…
Day 8 of 8 – 5.10 Miles in Athens, Georgia
On Friday evening, Tillie and I were able to meet up with our great friend Gabby Leon. Gabby lives in Atlanta, and we’ve known her for about six years. Gabby has worked within the Greek community for many years now, and she currently works for Phi Mu’s Headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. She is truly…
Day 7 of 8 – 8.55 Miles In Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia, Georgia The whole day through (the whole day through) Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind) Georgia is where I’ll end my 2013 trip. Friday, I run Atlanta, and on Saturday, I run Athens. Atlanta is another one of those cities that I’ve spent time in but…
Haikus for Steve’s Trip – By JP
During my time in Pittsburgh last year during my run, I was able to spend time with a man who is working to become the next big thing when it comes to the haiku. Yes, the haiku, a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. Today, I woke up…
Day 6 of 8 – 9.35 Miles In Birmingham, Alabama
Wednesday afternoon in Oxford was great, as I was able to stake claim at a local coffee shop and catch up work and writing. On a trip such as this one, everything is go, go, go, so a few hours to catch up is always beneficial. Plus, taking in the atmosphere at Ole Miss while…
Day 5 of 8 – 6.0 Miles in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi has been on my shortlist of towns to visit for quite some time. Having visited nearly 100+ campuses, many people have mentioned to me that a trip to Ole Miss is a must. The quintessential college town from what they say. When I was planning this year’s run, I knew that I wanted…
Day 4 of 8 – 9.03 Rainy Miles In Memphis, Tennessee
Today couldn’t have started much earlier than it did. I fell asleep in Nashville at 9:00pm last night, slept for four hours and awoke at 1:00am to make my way to the Megabus to get to Memphis. I’ve never taken the overnight Megabus before, but the options to Memphis were limited, and it was really…
7.65 Miles On Foot, 6.5 Miles By Bike In Nashville, Tennessee
Nine hours after leaving Chicago I arrived in Nashville, Tennessee. We stopped through Indianapolis and Louisville en route to Nashville. Wow, nine hours by bus will take it out of you, but I was able to catch up on my writing and luckily had some space to stretch out. When I arrived in Nashville, I…
