Running Through the Wild

Admittedly, the guy is a little crazy. He’s run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. He’s done 100-mile races on treadmills, mountain trails and in Death Valley. He’s even completed the marathon distance on the South Pole, after waiting several weeks for the winds and snowfall to die down. Without a doubt, though, Dean has convinced many people that their physical limitations can be overcome. As I’ve followed Dean’s pursuits over the years, I have realized just how many “everyday” folks are do

Planning, Spending and Training for the Finish

Last August, I completed my first triathlon. It was an Olympic-distance race, which made it a far cry from the sport’s ultimate challenge — the Ironman competition — but a longer race than most people tackle in their triathlon debuts. I’d been in plenty of running races before, everything from one-milers to 5Ks to half-marathons. In fact, I was halfway through my training for a full marathon. The swimming, however, was another story. I’d learned how to swim as a child but I had never competed