My Favorite Runs of 2011  #5 – A Few Hours of Solitude One of my favorite things to do is run in an area that I am not familiar with and be able to wander and explore.  In August my wife and kids, my parents and my siblings and their families planned a reunion, or a...

My Favorite Runs of 2011 #6 Great People and Great Runs Last Year was a revitalization year for me as a runner.  I had become burned out and lazy in my running and needed something to pick me up.  I ran a few races in 2010, including a marathon but had lost that fire that I had in previous...

Running Through Life Great Thoughts and Quotes Volume 1                                                           Great Thought and Quotes Volume II   Take a minute to tell me what inspires you! Share...

What To Eat Before and After Your Race Race day is coming and you want to be fueled up to perform your best.  What should you eat before and after your race?  What foods will help you to perform your best and help your body to recover quickly?  These can be such tricky questions because...

Day 3: – Why We Need Fat in Our Diet For so many years we have heard over and over that to lose or maintain weight we need to eat a low fat diet.  Period.  While there is truth to this, there is a whole lot more to the equation.  There are many types of fat and fat is not always...

The Importance of Protein in a Runner’s Diet When most of us think of a runner’s diet the first thing that we think of is carbohydrates.  We think of the carbo loading sessions with massive amounts of pasta being consumed and while it is true that carbohydrates are the main source...

DAY 1: Don’t Sugar Coat It -Tips to Keep Carbs and Sugars Under Control I am not a nutritionist or a doctor but I have been successful at both losing and gaining weight over the last 15 years. I’m not saying my eating habits are perfect but I have learned some things that have helped...

Running Through Life Running Club & Support Group   Click Here To Join The RTL Running Club    Running with a group is one of the best things that you can do to help you stick to your training, a great way to make friends and build a support group.  The Running Through Life Running...

A Book Review of two books that will help you to become a better person:  “The Love Dare” by Stephen and Alex Kendrick and “Leadership and Self Deception” by the Arbinger Institute.   The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick This book is not a novel or even a...

Research shows that running and exercise may be as effective as prescriptions in treating depression. Running makes me feel good.  Running has changed my life for the better and is one of the things that makes me love life.  As I thought about this, I took the time to research some studies...

18 Great Utah Races I Am Running This Year Check out this list of some great Utah races that I am going to run this year.  Races are a great way to motivate you and keep you training.  Racing is also a lot of fun and gives you a chance to show that your hard work and training is paying off!...

I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife Missy!  I am so grateful for all that she does.  She is the greatest.  Hope you have a great day Miss! Share...

 “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath I love to read books that inspire me and make me want to be better.  My first “Running Through Life” book review is on a book called “Switch – How To Change Things When Change Is Hard” written by Chip and Dan Heath....

Great Running Songs To Keep You Moving I don’t always run with music but sometimes a great tune can get you moving on a day when your body doesn’t want to move.  A lot of music is enjoyable to run to but to be a great running song it needs to have a great beat and pace to it as...