Here we go again. The 2018 running trip is in motion, and I’m delighted to have my partner-in-crime Travis Griffith by my side this year. Leading up to the trip, I was able to surpass my $3,000 fundraising goal for Iron Phi. It’s always an amazing feeling to have people support you in your fundraising…
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2017 Running Trip Preview – The Northeast
In 2012, I turned 30, had my first mid-life crisis, and decided to run 60+ miles over the course of eight days in eight states. The annual running trip now enters its sixth year, and I am delighted to have my pal Ross Roti by my side throughout the trip as we travel the Northeast…
2016 Running Trip – 50 Miles, 50 Cities & 7 Days Covering The Mighty Mississippi
On a short flight from Chicago to Des Moines earlier this year, I was dog tired. The inevitable 45 minute flight for us Iowans is a tough one to catch some sleep, so I sat awake peering out my southward facing window. If you’ve flown this route, you’ll know that the terrain is quite uneventful,…
2015 Running Trip – Day 7 – Knoxville, Tennessee
The final day of the 2015 running trip was here. I’ve learned over the years that the final day should be a little more relaxed than other days. By day seven, both the body and the mind are fatigued, so the day should be spent celebrating the accomplishment. Leading into the trip, I had been…
2015 Running Trip – Day 6 – Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina has been at the top of my travel list for awhile, so I was extremely excited to visit. We knew that hills would be a part of our route through the city, but we also knew that we would be rewarded with a plethora of breweries offering their recipes. Asheville has become…
2015 Running Trip – Day 5 – Charlotte, North Carolina
We’ve hit the homestretch of the trip. Each day brings with it a few more aches and pains. We’ve had a lot of great food, but as you can imagine, when you’re doing nothing but driving, running, eating and sleeping, the grind can take a toll on your stomach. Brad’s presence has really helped with…
2015 Running Trip – Day 4 – Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Waking up each morning on my running trips is always an adventure in itself. Sometimes, it’s in the middle of the night, and I have to do a quick analysis of where I am. Other times, it’s stepping down off the bed wondering which part of my body is going to scream at me to…
2015 Running Trip – Day 3 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Problem #1 with getting old – It’s tougher to sleep. I had all intentions to sleep in a bit on our relaxed day, but 5:45am it was. My instincts kicked in, so I turned to something familiar. Uncle Steve mode in full effect. After getting a few more hours in with Sarah, the kids, and…
2015 Running Trip – Day 2 – Charleston, South Carolina
Monday morning started at 6am. Rain was in the Charleston forecast, so our goal was to arrive in Charleston before 11am in order to give us some flexibility. As I was writing my Savannah blog post the evening before, Brad was in search of a great breakfast place where we could refuel before the 2 1/2…
2015 Running Trip – Day 1 – Savannah, Georgia
The 2015 running trip is here! What a schedule we have, visiting a number of must-see American cities as we navigate a list of 103 landmarks, where I will be thanking many generous people who have donated to my Iron Phi effort. Leading up to the trip, I was able to eclipse my $16,000 fundraising…
2015 Running Trip Preview
With a little over a month to go until my 2015 running trip, much of the planning has been done, and I thought I’d share my plans. As always, I’ve waited until the final month before the trip to ramp up my training. While it probably isn’t the best approach to step on the gas…
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…
A Good Run 