Category Travel

What Counts as a Country?

I’m trying to run 50 marathons in 50 countries. This seemed like a straight forward goal until I realized it wasn’t. Countries and borders can change overnight (see: Ukraine). My passport was due for renewal in December so I spent…

Passport Woes and Wonders

The first time I visited Europe, borders were essentially the same as state borders in the United States. After arriving and clearing immigration, you could travel freely from country to country. This was possible because more than 20 countries signed and…

2016 Goals

I like being open about my fitness and professional goals. When we push our bodies and minds to the limit we make it easier for others to follow in our footsteps. The unattainable can suddenly seem possible. I never thought…

2015 Year in Review

I had an amazing 2015. I ran my first marathon the day after I turned 25, I finished my CPA exam and I started a new company. To top it off, my twitter (@TheMilesRunner) broke 4,000 followers a few days…

2016 Marathon Plan

My goals for 2016 include marathons in Asia, Scandinavia/Russia, Africa and South America. My biggest limitations are: free time, actual race dates and not expediting my passport renewal. I can’t do all of these races and there are many more I’m interested in. I…

3 Miles Around Himeji Castle

I woke up in Himeji, Japan this morning and did my last shake out run before the Mt Fujisan Marathon this Sunday. My hotel is exactly 1/2 a mile from Himeji Castle and I found an amazing 1 mile loop…