I'm an amateur runner, beer enthusiast and goofball. At least that's the short version.
My love obsession with running started in high school. I was way too short to play basketball. After running for Scarborough High School I moved on to the University of New Hampshire. Since college I have tried to put running on the back burner with no success. Running is a lifestyle for me.
A similar obsession has begun to take shape with beer. For the longest time beer was more of a social binge event than an enjoyed pastime. Well, to some extent things don't change. In recent years I have grown to appreciate a well crafted beer. It is certainly not lost on me that the industry has taken off dramatically over the last decade making the selection and availability of quality beer abundant.
If you have to ask the question then you probably aren't a runner or a beer drinker. Beer and running? Just like the micro brew pub, the local Sunday 5K has become quite popular. There's nothing quite like a cold beer after a hot run. But no matter how exhilarating the run or how refreshing the beer it is the company you keep that makes both so rewarding. I am certainly biased but I haven't found a more friendly crowd than a bunch of sweaty runners sucking down some tasty brews after a run.
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| Port2Port 2013 - from Portland, ME to Portsmouth, NH. |
The Blog
What the hell is a blog anyway? Is it an electronic journal, a personal placeholder, shameless self promotion, more wasted space, a medium to share stories, or a tool to trade information? Surely most of this depends upon the author and to some degree the audience. Among the competitive running circles I have seen many an eye roll at the mention of another runner's blog. A friend once told me that the best blogs are short and to the point. A coworker told me she prefers lengthy blogs that read like a story. For me a blog is place to share stories, trade ideas and spread some excitement. I have benefited from reading the blogs of other marathoners. In running it is sometimes more valuable to know why someone failed than why they succeeded. My recent study of home brewing shows this may also be true of brewing beer. In any event, my purpose is to share what works and doesn't work with running and with beer, while generating some excitement for both.
The 2015 Challenge
Thanks to my friend Jeff for this one. Jeff shares most of my passions for running and drinking. In the last few days of 2014 he reminded me of an idea I had to run everyday and drink a beer everyday for a year. I quickly told him I would try it for January.
Final Note - Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a running coach, nor do I claim to be an authority on running techniques or training. At best I hope other runners reading my stories may gleam something useful to aid their own efforts.
Probably most importantly please remember that while this blog may be tongue and cheek at times I always support responsible drinking. Please be safe when consuming alcohol!
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| Finishing the final leg of the 2014 Cabot Trails Relays. |
The 2015 Challenge
Thanks to my friend Jeff for this one. Jeff shares most of my passions for running and drinking. In the last few days of 2014 he reminded me of an idea I had to run everyday and drink a beer everyday for a year. I quickly told him I would try it for January.
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| Craft beer in Knoxville on a road trip that had many great beer in 2008. |
Final Note - Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a running coach, nor do I claim to be an authority on running techniques or training. At best I hope other runners reading my stories may gleam something useful to aid their own efforts.
Probably most importantly please remember that while this blog may be tongue and cheek at times I always support responsible drinking. Please be safe when consuming alcohol!
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