The Great Midwest Relay – hour number 2
hour number 2 While we wait in Mill Lake, we eat at Mulligan's Mill of Joseph Megan's. Six runners, six Miller Lite beers. Now this is a race a joggler can embrace. But only 1 for this juggling runner. I've…
Great Midwest Relay – The race starts
The race starts. First runner up is Lisa. She starts with a 'We got Balls' t-shirt, a contraband iPod and a pink runner skirt. She even held the Gballz as the race started. We headed off to the 6th exchange…
Great Midwest Relay Checklist
We're off this morning to do the Great Midwest Relay. Here's what to pack. 1. Two running shirts. (1 short, 1 long just in case) 2. Camera 3. iPod. Loaded with latest The Final Sprint podcast. 4. Running Shoes 5. …
She’s Juggling 5 Balls With Her Feet
I joggle and write about juggling because it's amazingly entertaining. I just find the crazy feats people accomplish to be incredible and inspiring. Juggling is special because it has inherent drama that commands attention. The opening act is a simple…
10 Tips for Running an Ultra Marathon Relay
It's just a couple of days away until my relay team, We've Got Balls, participates in the Great Midwest Relay. You've already been told about the benefits of running and juggling a relay race. Now, here are some tips you…
What to Expect After Juggling and Running 16 Miles
It's been a little while since joggling a distance of 16 miles or more. The last time was the Tampa Bay Marathon. But long training runs can be a bit tougher than even marathon races because there is no crowd,…
Why You Would Want to Run a 190 Mile Relay
Are you looking for a challenge that's a bit different than the typical 5K, 10K or marathon? Well, you might consider putting a team together and signing up for a relay event. To find a relay race in your area,…
When Should You Get a New Pair of Running Shoes
When you joggle everyday you tend to put a lot of miles on your running shoes. In a little less than three months, my current pair (Brooks Adrenaline GTS) has racked up just over 400 miles. It makes you wonder...…
Juggling and Running the Chicago Marathon For the 10th Time
I just got confirmation, I am officially signed up for this fall's Chicago Marathon. It will mark the 10th time I've run this race and the 8th time joggling the whole way. This time I will be running for a…
How Far Do You Really Have To Run?
Yesterday, I did my 700th joggling mile this year. That pencils out to about 4.7 miles a day and puts me on target for 1715 miles at year's end. The target is 1800 miles so I have to step it…