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About c2iowa

I am a relocated Boilermaker now residing in Hawkeye country. I am just a guy who decided to run and became addicted.

20k Race is in sight

Posted on May 29, 2012

This weekend is the Dam to Dam 20k in Des Moines.  This is most likely one of my favorite races of all time.  Why?  I believe it is due to the fact that the city puts on ‘One heck of … Continue reading →

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Early Video Friday — dedication to someone extremely special

Posted on May 22, 2012

I am off to Indiana.  My daughter will be graduating from High School on Saturday.  Mixed emotions on my end.  Words escape me.  So I will let the music say it for me.    

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Short 10k RR with some pics

Posted on May 21, 2012

This weekend’s race was to be a test for my knee. Though I had not trained for this race nor ran for over a week – it was still going to be a test.  The race took place in NW … Continue reading →

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Video Friday

Posted on May 18, 2012

These words will be the last words I will hear before my short race tomorrow morning.  Hope you find it as inspiring as I do…………….Lord knows that I need all the help I can get.     Life seemed so … Continue reading →

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One-line pre-race post; photo prediction

Posted on May 17, 2012

  Just to be sure that I remember how to act like I know how to run – I ran tonight. FAIL. However, I do believe that I have a plan for my race this Saturday. Run like hell until … Continue reading →

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That’s life….

Posted on May 16, 2012

Life is sometimes difficult to accept.  Other times – life just reaches up and bites you in the arse.  That is when I must work exceptionally harder to accept the challenge and smile when I can.  Asking “why?” will have … Continue reading →

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Not running is tough on the mind

Posted on May 14, 2012

Not running. Nope. Nada. Zip. Zippo. This is a difficult thing for anyone who is addicted.  I do have a 10k “race” this weekend.  As I toe the line for this run — Yes I am going.  However, I will … Continue reading →

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Video Friday and Mothers Day

Posted on May 11, 2012

Don’t you just hate it when the doctor tells you “This is going to take some time to heal.  I will allow you to run gentle paces, softer surfaces and no hills.  Do you read me Chris?”  I asked “What … Continue reading →

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The commitment

Posted on May 9, 2012

Uncertainty, unexpected events and unknowns.  These three things have a major impact on every part of life.  If you consider yourself an athlete, I do not fall into this category as of yet, they can greatly impact your training and … Continue reading →

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Video Friday

Posted on May 4, 2012

And I don’t want the world to see me Cuz I don’t think that they’d understand When everything’s made to be broken I just want you to know who I am Perfect lyrics.    

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