Kerrie and I have gotten into a nice routine on this trip, hitting the road each morning at sunrise. We’ll get a little coffee and a bite to take on the road, and we’re off to see what the day has in store. Our final destination for today would be Helena, the State Capitol, but…
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2026 Running Trip – Day 2 – Yellowstone National Park
Thursday morning began early, and Kerrie and I hit the road at sunrise. Any tiredness that we had was quickly replaced by awe driving through Montana as the sun came up. We headed East to Livingston before heading South to Yellowstone. Livingston is a railroad town with a neat downtown. Driving into town, the Teslow…
2026 Running Trip – Day 1 – Bozeman
The 11th annual Iron Phi running trip is here, exploring the vast state of Montana. From National Parks (Yellowstone & Glacier) and college towns (Bozeman & Missoula) to scenic highways and rugged towns in between, I’ll be combining my love of running, travel, and philanthropy for an amazing week with my pal Kerrie Herren. Together,…
2023 Running Trip – Day 5 – Vancouver, British Columbia
Thursday morning began early with a 5:45 a.m. wake up call. I wanted to make sure we left Seattle at a good time with a three hour drive in front of us to Vancouver. Vancouver has been at the top of our travel bucket list for many years, so Tillie and I were excited to…
The Return of the Iron Phi Running Trip – 6 Countries, 12+ Cities, 150 Landmarks
Three and half years ago, I found myself running through the National Parks of Utah, elated to be on my annual Iron Phi running trip that had become a staple in my life. I was in my zone. What started as harebrained idea back in 2012, became an annual holiday for me; An opportunity to…
2018 Running Trip – Day 5 – Grand Canyon
Day 5 was filled with a 9-mile hike down and back up the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. The visit was my first to this worldwide wonder, and we had a beautiful day. As we drove North from Williams, Arizona, we decided that we would hike the Bright Angel Trail for a few…
2016 Running Trip – Day 5 – St. Louis, MO to Oxford, MS
Tuesday started bright and early. I have a really tough time sleeping on these trips. It’s probably a combination of adrenaline, constant movement, soreness, and new places each night that cause this. Surprisingly, I generally wake up very refreshed, but it was a little different at 4:15am on Tuesday morning. I’ve been battling a lingering…
2016 Running Trip – Day 4 – Davenport, IA to St. Louis, MO
Want to help me fight ALS? Donate here. I’m $338 away from raising $20,000 for Iron Phi. Day 4 promised a glimpse into the life of Mark Twain as we traveled from Davenport, Iowa to St. Louis, Missouri. The day’s journey would include approximately 350 miles in the car and mile runs in eight different…
2016 Running Trip – Day 2 – Minneapolis, MN to La Crosse, WI
Minneapolis, Minnesota to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Day 2 was supposed to be our “easy” day. The road mileage was less than half of what we had averaged during the first two days. Because Friday took us longer than expected, we ended up adding St. Paul, Minnesota to Saturday’s trek. We also decided that because the…
Best Of: 2015 Running Trip Recap
The 2015 running trip has come and gone, and it’s time to reflect a bit with my annual Best Of blog post. The week was incredible overall, but here are a few of my (and Brad’s) favorite moments and stats from the trip. As always, thank you to the many people who supported my cause…
2014 Running Trip – Recap
My 2014 running trip has come and gone, and it’s time to reflect a bit with my annual Best Of blog post. The week was incredible overall, but here are a few of my favorite moments and stats from the trip. As always, thank you to the many people who supported my cause this year….
If I’m Not Back In An Hour, Come Find Me
The title of this post is a phrase that can be heard often around our house. While it’s generally stated tongue in cheek, the phrase itself actually has some very frightening undertones. While I still consider myself to be in my youth, and with this comes more risk and less thinking, I’ve recently started to…
