As I was approaching the Charity Block Party at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I could feel the energy from the tents of all the participating charities. My legs were starting to get tired but the energy and support from these tents gave me an extra boost to continue for a few more blocks. […]
I ran the Chicago Marathon and I feel fine! Read More »
(Disclaimer: The Fandads were provided with a pair of Russell CoolForce Performance Underwear in exchange for this post. All thought, opinions, tired legs and sweaty body parts are our own.) Ok, I know the title might be a little weird to you right now, but it will all be explained in due time. Lately, I
This Fandad becomes a #Russelldadlete and it’s pretty cool…down there. Read More »
I know that is not how the songs goes, but it would have been strange to title this post “Run like the wind, Bullseye!” because I am not a fast runner like Bullseye the horse was. Since our last episode, I am still training for the upcoming Chicago Marathon. The program I am on has
Run like the wind or Look at me trying to be sporty 104 Read More »
See that photo above? That’s the look of victory! That’s the look of accomplishment! That could also be the look of me saying, “Ow! You’re standing on my toe!” In actuality, that’s the look of redemption, at least for me. If you remember my post from my last Spartan Race I was on a mission this time.
Conquering the Spartan Race or Look at me trying to be Sporty 103. Read More »
First off, as you can see, this episode of me being a Sporty Dad is sequentially numbered from the previous ones. I felt that I needed to start doing this, because with the numbers going everywhere, I did not want people to think that I was traveling through time doing all of these events. So
I ran how many miles? or “Look at me trying to be Sporty 102” Read More »
Last month I wrote a post for Lee Jeans about their new X-Treme Khakis. In that post I wrote about how comfortable these khakis were and that “I am seriously thinking about doing my next run while wearing them.” Well, my next run was the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and here’s my story of how
Running in my Khakis…Yeah, it Happened! “Look at Me Trying to be Sporty #101” Read More »
Last week I posted the above photo to our Instagram page and asked the question “What does this have to do with being a #FitDad?” We, let me answer that question for you, it is actually the beginning of a new way of life for me. If I want to return to the Spartan Race
Running “on your left” in Washington D.C. or Look at me trying to be sporty #100. Read More »
If you remember in my last sporty dad post, I wrote about the Spartan Race that I ran and did not finish. After that day I said to myself that I will train harder, go back and complete the race. I decided that I am going to chronicle this return to Spartan and share with
Running the Polar Dash or Look at me trying to be sporty again. Read More »
See that picture above? That is the only picture taken of me during the Spartan Super that I ran last weekend on August 15, 2015. While I may look like I’m doing good in that picture, things did not turn out that way. Look at me. I’m covered in mud. I look out of breath
Why do I torture myself? Read More »
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