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Author Archives: jimlindlauf
2013 Fargo Marathon
I love running! I love training! My body, mind and soul all benefit from having a steady routine. Training for races has been the one constant during the last four years that seems to make everything else flow along smoothly. … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged Fargo Marathon, Father Knows Last, Jim Lindlauf, Red River Runners Grand Forks, running
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I’m On My Way!
I could have remained at work into the evening, but everything that was extremely pressing was done by five, so I called it a day after only 8 extremely busy hours. I may pay for the luxury tomorrow by having … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged Boston Marathon, Father Knows Last, Jim Lindlauf, running, Training
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Clawing My Way Back
I am reminded of a popular, common phrase of my younger years that was used when things were going poorly: “Life sucks, and then you die.” The “Hee-Haw” show of my childhood repeated the lyrics “Gloom, despair, and agony on … Continue reading
Boston: Not for the Faint of Heart!
My friend Stacy once told me “running marathons isn’t for the faint of heart.” First of all, you need to achieve a level of fitness far above that of the average American in order to even begin training. Then, for … Continue reading
Trying to Return to Normal
I’ve been ill with a cold that eventually led to pneumonia. It was amazing how battling through an infection drained me of all energy. I was a man accustomed to running 20-50 miles a week, some of it at a … Continue reading
25 Years at The University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota holds a formal banquet each year, called “Founders Day,” at which it recognizes faculty and staff for an assortment of reasons. There are competitive awards for faculty excellence as well as a brief acknowledgement of … Continue reading
Another Type of “Love” Song
Sometimes when I listen to music while I run, I simply draw on the raw energy that’s present in a lot of rock ‘n roll. There’re nothing like AC/DC’s high voltage power chords to fuel a fast paced tempo run! … Continue reading
At the Starting Line Again!
I’ve just completed two months of what my trainer Martin calls “base building.” This was a period of time in which I worked out every day, getting stronger, without worrying about endurance. I scheduled four days each week of running … Continue reading
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Tagged Father Knows Last, Grandma's Marathon, Jim Lindlauf, running, Training
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Silver Linings Playbook
I seem to have a habit of watching “Oscar” winning movies after they win all their awards. I have been hearing so many positive things about “Silver Linings Playbook” that I really hoped to see it before “Oscar” night, and … Continue reading
Carl Visits the UND Wellness Center
President’s day is a holiday for me, but instead of being at home alone like I usually am, Carl was with me because school was canceled due to a winter storm. Of course nothing energizes teens, and adults too for … Continue reading
Posted in Day by Day, Family
Tagged Father Knows Last, Father/Son Time, Jim Lindlauf, UND Wellness Center
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