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…
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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…
6.72 Miles in Topeka, Kansas With Chris Hill
Hi, I’m Chris Hill and today I’ll be running you through a few of the sights and sounds of Topeka, Kansas. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking that if we documented all of the amazing places in Topeka, Kansas, I’d still be running! In all seriousness, there are quite a few places in Topeka…
4.4 Miles At Indiana University In Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana is for cyclists, but runners are also welcomed with open arms. I have a very special place in my heart for Bloomington, or B-Town as the locals call it, and I’ll explain why here in a bit. Indiana University makes its home in Bloomington, and I’ll publicly state that IU’s campus is my…
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…
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…
6 Miles In Austin, Texas With Mario Villa
Written By Mario Villa I was very happy to hear from my old roommate and colleague Steve Good whenever he was putting this project together; I agreed to participate without any reservation. First, I should tell y’all a little bit about me: My current residence is actually about 5 hours away from Austin deep within…
60KM (37.3 miles) in Halifax, Nova Scotia with Ernie Chan
Written By Ernie Chan I consider myself a fairly ambitious person, always living for the adrenaline of the next big challenge. When Steve opened up his blog to runners across the world, I knew I had to join in – and do it in a big way. I ran my first marathon last May at…
5.95 Miles in Flint, Michigan with Michael Boulter
(Post written by Michael Boulter) If you’re a “streak runner” like me, the best part of heading out the door for a run every day is that each run is a whole new experience. Having gone for a run of at least 3 miles every single day for the past 5 years, I was excited…
6.2 Miles in Cooperstown, New York
For baseball fans, Cooperstown, New York is a little slice of heaven on earth. If you consider yourself a baseball fan, a pilgrimage to its birthplace should be on your bucket list of activities to complete during your life. You will not be disappointed. Nestled amongst hills, lakes, farms and beautiful countryside, this Village of…
Day 4 – A Cold 7.00 Miles in Cincinnati
The Queen City! My home for 5+ years and a place that will always hold a very special place in heart. I arrived downtown Cincy at 5:40pm and was picked up by my friend Graham. Tillie and I became great friends with Graham and his fiancee Tracy during our time in Cincinnati and Graham and…
A Good Run 