2014 – Page 17 – Fifty State Banana

By fiftystatebanana January 25, 2014

Janathon: Day 24 – Taper

I ran out of the house at 8 pm wearing zero technical gear. I kept waiting for a GPS signal, 15F outside, then ran off without it. I cruised a … Continue reading Janathon: Day 24 – Taper

By fiftystatebanana January 24, 2014January 24, 2014

Janathon: Day 23 – Yeti Rising

My wife called me insane, I nodded, and then I head out for my 23rd day running in Janathon, a run-‘n’-blog challenge. Around 9 PM in on a cloudless, windy … Continue reading Janathon: Day 23 – Yeti Rising

By fiftystatebanana January 23, 2014January 23, 2014

Janathon: Day 22

I had a couple of shart runs. They weren’t long, either. I ran at lunch for under a half hour. My eyes streamed and the tears froze to my hat, … Continue reading Janathon: Day 22

By fiftystatebanana January 21, 2014January 27, 2021

Janathon 21: Snorkel running

EDIT Note: 27 January 2021 – The quality of the writing reveals the effect that prolonged exposure to subzero temperatures had on my ability to produce a narrative. Notice the … Continue reading Janathon 21: Snorkel running

By fiftystatebanana January 21, 2014

Janathon: Day 20

Recovery day. I ran just under four miles. Extremely cold weather awaits Tuesday through Friday. I’m running in Janathon, and most of the runners are from the U.K., so the … Continue reading Janathon: Day 20

By fiftystatebanana January 20, 2014January 20, 2014

Janathon: Day 19

For the first time in a week I had the chance to go running in daylight. I dressed light and headed SW, towards the setting sun. I think I left … Continue reading Janathon: Day 19

By fiftystatebanana January 19, 2014January 19, 2014

Janathon: Day 18 – My first “Run Forrest Run” of the year

It snowed the whole time. I ran two hours in snow, 20F/ -6C, except for the bridge and many of the concrete sidewalks, which were just ice. I didn’t see … Continue reading Janathon: Day 18 – My first “Run Forrest Run” of the year

By fiftystatebanana January 18, 2014

Janathon: Day 17- Night Run in Light Snowfall

The sleet brought temps down, then the fat flakes fell and gave everything a good white coat. The temps rose and fell throughout the run. Sleet and snow took turns … Continue reading Janathon: Day 17- Night Run in Light Snowfall

By fiftystatebanana January 16, 2014January 17, 2014

Janathon: Day 16

Well, I’m halfway through Janathon, and I’m in first place by one little mile. The competition is amazing, or rather, people are amazing and I’m happy to be running with … Continue reading Janathon: Day 16

By fiftystatebanana January 16, 2014

Janathon: Day 15

Full moon tonight. Too late for a nice evening run, which would’ve been awesome. There was a beautiful, beautiful sunset. January has two supermoons, on the first and the … Continue reading Janathon: Day 15

By fiftystatebanana January 14, 2014January 15, 2014

Janathon: Day 14 – Ripped Pants Run

So, I was at work and stooped to tie my shoes and ripped my pants right up the middle. So, I drove to a store to buy pants. I slide … Continue reading Janathon: Day 14 – Ripped Pants Run

By fiftystatebanana January 13, 2014January 14, 2014

Janathon: Day 13 – Cross country recovery

8.32 miles I ran 8.32 miles today. Crazy busy day. I ran on a cross country track and a regular track track. I discovered I can run a route that … Continue reading Janathon: Day 13 – Cross country recovery