Blue Collar Nation
A Week Full of Miles
With so many races being cancelled in 2020, folks are coming up with all sorts of clever ways to challenge themselves. Twenty-two years ago, Tiffany Sivco avoided a one mile run at all costs. Today, she can’t get enough miles. “You’re not going to graduate,” my school counselor said while glaring at me from across her […]
Tales from a treadmill….the journey to 100 miles
Have you ever wondered what your mind and body can do if you just tried? That moment when you let go and dive into a great adventure. Michelle Frew just completed a 100 miles on her treadmill this past weekend for the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race . Let her take you on her journey into the running […]
The Shamrock Half – The journey of 13.1 miles
“Mile six. Mile seven. Mile eight. I was still running. “ ~Melissa Drye By: Melissa Drye For starters, I am not a runner. I essentially hate to run. I have a love-hate relationship with running that began in elementary school, when I was forced to run as part of various sports teams. The furthest I’ve […]
Lone Wolf to Wolf Pack: Overcoming the Fear of Running with Others
“Truth is, you won’t ever be able to find your pack, if you don’t take that first terrifying step. More likely than not, your peers share in your anxiety, and you will be able to find others on common ground, friends for you to lift up and to lift you up in return.” ~Samantha Woodworth […]
My long, wandering run
“There is beauty to be found in the small things. The beauty of creation seen in the shifting patterns of sunlight through the trees or a lone flower boldly taking a stand among fallen and decaying leaves.” ~Kevin Mathewson By: Kevin Mathewson The trail. The same as every previous run, yet different. It beckons for […]