Tag Archives: running

Just Keep Moving (BFC Race Report)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Curt Ehlinger

For most of my life I have not been a risk taker. As I have gotten older I have worked hard to change that. In September of 2019, I competed in The Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) at Frozen Head State … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Achievement, Active, Barkley, Barkley Fall Classic, Determination, Goals, Growth, Joy, MS Run the US, Passion, running, Strength, Trail Running, Ultras | Leave a comment

Living with MS – Find Your Joy – Justine’s Story

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

In life we sometimes find joy in the most unlikely places. For Justine Bemis, it certainly didn’t seem like the physical issues that began in the early 80’s would eventually lead her to a profound change in her entire outlook … Continue reading →

Posted in Living with MS, MS Run the US | Tagged Active, Courage, Determination, Exercise, faith, family, God, Joy, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Prayer, running, Strength | Leave a comment

Lessons In Boston and Beyond

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

I ran today for the first time since tearing my calf muscle in the Boston Marathon almost three and a half weeks ago. I felt an incredible sense of joy and freedom in my run this morning. This morning’s run … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life, MS Run the US, Personal Development | Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Denial, Growth, Injury, Intentional Living, Joy, Lessons, MS, MS Run the US, Multiple Sclerosis, running, Thankfulness | Leave a comment

MS Run the US – What Are Your Blessings?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

I have been given a tremendous opportunity to do something this year that literally could be life changing. Is it scary? Do I have doubts? Of course I do. I have them because this opportunity will require me to stretch and, … Continue reading →

Posted in MS Run the US | Tagged Blessings, Challenges, Community, Determination, faith, Find a Cure, Generosity, Giving, Growth, MS Run the US, Multiple Sclerosis, OrangeArmy, Passion, running, Ultra Running | Leave a comment

Blurred Finish

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

Often in life we set out to do things with high expectations of the results. Many times we are convinced what the final outcome will be and of the path we will take to get there. It is easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life | Tagged #RockandRollMarathon, #SavannahMarathon, Accomplishment, Achievement, Active, Appreciation, Courage, Determination, Disappointment, Dream, Goals, Joy, Passion, running, Strength, Thankfulness, Triumph | Leave a comment

Big Sur Blessings

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

I was blessed enough today to be able to run a marathon. If you were to ask me six years ago if I thought I would do that and enjoy it I would have told you you were wrong. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life | Tagged Bart Yasso, Big Sur Marathon, Blessings, Community, Living, Marathon, Opportunities, running | 2 Comments

A Grand Adventure

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

A good friend of mine has often said he has never finished a marathon and thought to himself, “Let’s keep going!” I always agreed with him! Not once have I ever finished a marathon and wanted to keep running. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life | Tagged Challenges, Determination, Finding Yourself, Grand Canyon, Life Lessons, Perseverance, running, Ultra Running | 4 Comments

Running Fearless

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

I have had many experiences throughout my life that have shaped who I am today. It is easy to recall many of them and I’m sure there are countless others that I haven’t realized the full significance of yet. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development | Tagged Biggest Loser, Change, Courage, Divorce, Fear, Growth, Healing, Jillian Michaels, New Beginnings, running | 5 Comments

Welcome to Running with my Thoughts

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

Hello! I am just an ordinary guy. Nothing fancy – just a Dad, son, brother, uncle, friend – trying to figure out life. In late winter/spring of 2009 I started running. I was active prior to that and belonged to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged children, faith, family, health, kids, parenting, personal growth, running, teenagers | 5 Comments