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Monthly Archives: February 2011
This is Getting Embarrassing!
This is getting embarrassing! The UND nickname debate keeps getting more and more out of hand as North Dakotans continue to refuse to accept reality. State lawmakers are anxious to grab a few headlines as they proclaim their plans to … Continue reading
Posted in American Society
Tagged Father Knows Last, Fighting Sioux, Nickname, University of North Dakota
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The Rogue
I slipped and fell on my face while running outside on Saturday, resulting in a fat lip. I don’t like walking around with a beat up lip. When I make eye contact with someone, their gaze is always dropping to … Continue reading
Crazy and Still Running
I ran 11 miles outside yesterday with Red River Runners. It had reached thawing temperatures earlier in the week in Grand Forks, so some of the snow had turned to water, then refroze into ice when the temperatures dropped. There … Continue reading
Roosting Chickens
We had chickens on the farm that I grew up on. Each spring, my Mom would order chicks from Magic City Hatchery, and we would pick them up in May. She would get anywhere from 25 – 100 roosters of … Continue reading
Frozen Feat 2011
Runners train on all types of surfaces and in all kinds of weather. Races, however, are almost never held in the winter, in North Dakota, due to the extreme conditions and slippery footing. I say “almost never,” because Red River … Continue reading
The 15 Year Old Eating Machine
I have a 15 year old boy in my house. Do any of you know how much food a 6’2” 200 pound growing boy can eat in a sitting? A tremendous amount, that’s for sure! What amazes me even more … Continue reading
“Yaktrax” Problem Solved
Well, I got the outside footwear figured out for running in the snow (I think). I went to a local sporting goods store, where I purchased my “Get a Grip” aids several years ago, looking for what was new. They … Continue reading
“Get a Grip” Vs. “Yaktrax”
When a person is running outdoors in January, in North Dakota, you have to question their sanity. When you get right down to it, however, it’s easier than most people think, if you follow a few simple guidelines. I may … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged East Grand Forks, Father Knows Last, Get a Grip, Ice, North Dakota, running, snow, Traction Aids, Winter, Yaktrax
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