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…
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Day 1 of 8 – 7.75 Miles In Fort Dodge, Iowa (My Hometown!)
Megabus Part Deux is officially underway. There was no better way to start my 2013 trip than by going home to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to run the city where I spent 16 or so years of my life. We’re all proud of our hometowns, and I am no different. I would select no other place…
21 Answers To 21 Questions About My Upcoming Running Trip
Last year, it was fun to answer a few questions prior to my trip and then look back on my answers at the end of the trip. So I’ve decided to do it again, with a few new questions. Biggest Fear About The Trip Last year, I was worried about how the weather might affect…
Megabus Part Deux – 8 Days, 8 Cities, 60+ Miles Running
Last year, from February 23 – March 1, I ran 60+ miles over the course of eight days in eight states and traveled via Megabus. I had an absolute blast. It sparked something for me, and it was the experience that led me to creating http://www.agoodrun.com. Because it was such a great experience, I’ve decided…
4.73 Miles in El Paso, Texas With Jered Holder
Written By Jered Holder My name is Jered Holder. I’m 34, and I am a transplant to the El Paso area via points worldwide. Originally, I am from Arlington, TX and I grew up about a mile and a half from the Ballpark at Arlington and a quarter mile from where Cowboys stadium currently sits….
On Vulnerability And How Growing A Mustache Has Helped Me With My Insecurities
I have a confession to make. For years, I’ve been fairly self-conscience about my facial hair (or I should say lack thereof). See, I’m one of those guys who can’t grow a beard, but can show the shadow of a mustache a few hours after shaving. For as long as it has grown, it’s been…
Have More Fun With Your Run
I’ve learned two important running lessons over the past few months: Running is much more enjoyable when you relax and have fun in the process Running is much more enjoyable when you’re doing it alongside a friend I’ve been running regularly for the past seven years, but prior to this year, I generally ran by…
The Power of a Simple Thank You
I wrote the post below awhile back for the Phi Delta Theta Blog – http://www.phideltblog.com. After reading it again, I thought it would perfect for my running project as thanking others is a big component of the project. Those who participate will have the opportunity to thank important people in their lives. I’ve found that…
50 U.S. Cities I’d Like To Feature
I’ve been able to fill about 20% of the first 52 weeks for my running project. Runners across the United States and Canada have raised their hands and have volunteered to run their city for a cause. As I work towards filling the remaining spots, I thought it would be fun to recommend a city…
What Rick Steves Can Teach Us About A Good Run
Thanks to my sister and brother-in-law, Tillie and I made the journey to Des Moines this evening to hear a talk from travel guru Rick Steves. As many of you know, I’m a fan of traveling, and Rick Steves’ guidebooks enhanced my journey around Europe when I studied abroad in college. I’m a fan. I…
My Plan For The Future Of This Blog – agoodrun.com
My recent 65-mile eight states in eight days running trip to celebrate my 30th birthday was arguably one of the most fun, exciting and meaningful weeks of my life. I expected it to be a serious adventure, but what I didn’t expect was the immeasurable support, encouragement, camaraderie and love along the way. I created…
30 More Lessons Learned – From Readers
Last week I published 30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years to celebrate my 30th birthday. Within the post, I offered a challenge for readers to submit their own lessons learned. Here they are. Thanks to my wife Tillie, Justin Dandoy, Sparky Reardon and Don Bennie for submitting lessons. Great stuff. Even the smallest gestures of…
