Easy Like Sunday Morning – Coffee Therapy

Good morning! I've had about 12 ounces of liquid energy in the form of Pike Place from Starbucks this morning, so you might have to bare (bear?) with me. Today's post title's inspiration can be credited to at least 2 different sources, bonus points if you can name BOTH! It's been 10 weeks today since …

Post Achilles Surgery Week 10 (almost) – All we Need is Just a Little Patience

Good morning! Today's post title is brought to you by and band that anyone within 10 years of my age better know. It's also VERY fitting for how I'm currently feeling. My recovery is going REALLY well, like TOO well. I'm getting very eager and excited. The beautiful weather certainly isn't helping a bit. It was …

Sonic BOOM! Product Review – UA HOVR Sonics

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Under Armour’s HOVR Sonic running shoes to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro(ambassador) and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! In my current injured state, thoroughly reviewing shoes as well as I'd like to has turned out …

Post Achilles Surgery Week 9 – (Running) Only in Dreams

Good morning! Today's title is a tougher song from one of my favorite bands, maybe even my FAVORITE band. There will be some serious kudos for whoever comes up with it and I might even send a prize. WARNING: It might be something I find around the house. It's been quite an eventful week. Driving …

Ahhhhh, the Good Ol’ Days (Days of Speedy Races Past), Thanks to Athlinks

Disclaimer: I am promoting Athlinks as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! As most of you know, I'm currently on the mend from a blown up achilles tendon. This gives me lots of time to think …

Post Achilles Surgery Week 8 – Freeeeeeeeeeedommmmmmm!

Hello! I can't believe it's been 8 weeks. As you know, I've tried to stay optimistic and most of the time I have been. There have been long days and frustrations here and there, but for the most part I've done my best to find little goals and keep my head up.   The little …

Post Achilles Surgery Week 7 – Hey Jealousy

I'm starting this post at night, which isn't my usual thing but my wife is having a girl's night tonight and I'm just kind of sitting here alone so why not. I've been extremely optimistic for these first several weeks since my injury. That's mainly because optimism seems to be embedded in my DNA, but …

PT (Physical Therapy) – It’s Good for You, it’s Good for Me!

Good morning, friends and readers! If you take the time to actually read this stuff I'm putting out, you're likely both. The title of my post takes me back to my boot camp days in the Navy, where we marched around and got yelled at occasionally. Nowadays, when I think PT I think "fix something". …