Laura posts on her blog about getting ready for the 200 that starts in two days! Adventure Foot - Ultra running style … [Read more...]
Brenda’s I-Challenge Report
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Another friend of mine Brenda also ran in the I-Challenge this weekend. Here is her report. She has an epiphany that I believe all athletes should realize for themselves. Good lesson there. I've had the pleasure of working out with Brenda before. She has the attitude needed to succeed. She pushes hard, craves going beyond her comfort zone and loves every second of it. Read her "A little about me" for her full story. Brenda's report here … [Read more...]
Laura’s I-Challenge Report
May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My friend and awesome blogger Laura did the I-Challenge for the Illinois Marathon this weekend. This is a 5k on a Friday night and the Half Marathon the following morning. The weather was crappy, she was getting sick but she still managed to get her run in and find the bright so to all of it. Great Job Laura!!! I-Challenge Report Here … [Read more...]
30 Days out from a Half – Laura Sievert
February 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Laura Sievert does a great write up for how her training has gone so far getting ready for the Little Rock Half Marathon here in a few weeks. She goes over all the little lessons she's learned and figured out since starting her training. I'm honored that one came from me, turns out I do almost know what I'm talking about! Adventure Foot - 30 Days Out … [Read more...]
Military Post on Adventure Foot
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My friend Laura Sievert who has posted on here before has her new blog up and rocking it. The other weekend while I was doing Military Training in her area I invited her along for a morning of some Boxing and MMA drills with my unit. We went to Legacy Martial Arts in Quincy, IL. She did a great write-up here on how it went for her. Read it with the link below as well as all her other stuff. A Hat to be Proud of … [Read more...]
Getting out the door – Laura Sievert
December 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It was one of those days. I sat at my desk on Tuesday afternoon and looked incredulously at the clock that said 4:36. It seemed like at least a half hour had passed since the last time I looked at the clock- at 4:34. When time finally dragged itself to 5, I bundled up, went out in the already dark night, scraped the snow from my windshield using the only thing I had at my disposal (a tennis racket) and drove myself home. Every bone in my body said, “Hot bath, book, bed. Maybe wine.” But while my bones had their own plan, the calendar said “Tuesday,” and Tuesday said, “Run 3 miles with the Heartland Road Runners After … [Read more...]
YMCA Turkey Trot 5k recap – Lydia Morris
December 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
Lydia Morris writes about her first and second 5ks! She does a great write up and captures all the joy that experienced runners (me included) have to enjoy through others cause we've lost it. She also brings up an excellent topic that I completely believe in and have preached to many. Lydia takes up running, then to improve her running she gets healthier in all aspects of her life - diet, yoga, motivation... she ends up in an upward spiral that improves her life which improves her running which improves her life.... These are some of my favorite recaps to read. Keep it up Lydia, you motivate me! -Jared … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day Run – Sievert
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Laura talks about her longest race/run to date. She also speaks to how great it is to be part of the local running community. As usual I love keeping tabs on what Laura is up to, what she's accomplished and how her confidence in her athletic abilities keeps growing. -Jared The Inaugural Veteran’s Day Run was held last Friday, 11/11/11, at the Quincy Soldiers and Sailors Home. The event was part of a larger national event that was organized to raise money for various military support groups including the Wounded Warrior Project. In a sign-up period of only 3 weeks, the Quincy chapter of the Veteran’s Day 11K run or 1 Mile … [Read more...]
Race Pace
November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My little brother Justin Busen steps up and shares his knowledge and ideas of pacing for race day. He's stupid fast on the run, a hit with the ladies and funnier then me... I hate him. -Jared “My main problem is finding a pace in general that I can hold for mile after mile. I’m used to just running 2 miles all out and being done.” This question, more or less, is frequently asked if not thought about by every runner who toys with the idea of running a marathon, or any major distance for that matter…50, 150, 200, even 500 miles. In this article I will attempt to “break the ice” of the pace topic and how it relates … [Read more...]
Heartland Road Runners and Walkers Club
October 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Laura Sievert talks about her hesitation of running with a club as a newer runner and the joys that come from running with others. I've been enjoying watching Laura grow as an athlete and love when she shares it. Check out Laura's blog Get Out -Jared I went to Kelly’s Restaurant (Quincy, IL) the past two Tuesday nights, but it wasn’t for the cheese soup or the cinnamon rolls. In fact, it was for a much healthier purpose all together. I was there to meet with the Heartland Road Runners and Walkers Club and participate in their evening social run! The HRRWC is a chapter of the Road Runners Club of … [Read more...]
