running

Sometimes its more about the elevation change than the elevation. I have spent a good chunk of July walking, jogging and running hills, trails and mountains.

A year ago I had never heard of a 25K trail run. After Saturday I may wonder why anyone would do such a thing.

Warm, windy conditions greeted nearly 150 runners and walkers for the sixth annual Smokin' in Steele 5K to benefit Owatonna Special Olympics on Saturday.

Three out of four runners suffer injuries each year, according to a news release from Allina Health. A running clinic Tuesday will address overuse injuries at Owatonna Hospital.

The weather could not have better. The course could have been flatter. Goldy's Run on Sunday was my first 10-mile run, and it was a great experience.

I admit running is a monotonous way to try to stay in shape. Using Christmas music helps add a change of pace for me during December.

My daughter and I were among about 350 people who ran the cold, dark trails of Essex Park in Rochester on Saturday night. We ran in the Night Crawler 10K with temperatures in the 20s.

The temperature on Bill Brown's phone jumped from 36 to 37 degrees Saturday morning just as the second annual Spirit Run began at Manthey Park in Owatonna.

I understand that running is a good way to stay in shape. I want to know when running for fun crosses the line toward insanity.

My daughter and I entered the lottery this week for the Medtronic Twin City Ten Mile. I'll find out July 19 if we win or not. I suppose I hope we win and get into the race on October 9.