We got 6.8 inches of snow in Lubbock, TX, from Friday to Sunday. It's been melting the past 2 days, but there's a TON of slush on the roads right now. It was decent running on Saturday though. #StevenRuns #RunChat

Con: City sidewalks are still mostly snow-packed or iced over. Pro: I got to see these two tiny snowmen while wrapping up my run this morning. #StevenRuns #RunChat #StevenRunsLBK

For my dad (and all the others who lost their battles with bladder cancer), cheers! After a "fun" week of a 5-year cystoscopy follow-up and my 1st colonoscopy, I am officially cancer free! To celebrate, I cracked open @deschutesbrewery.bsky.social Super Jubel (2020). #ToHappiness

If you don't already follow Paul, and regularly talk about #MiLB stuff, please reply so he can add you to the list.

Whew! I was disappointedly sidetracked by dinner, but am glad to see I didn't miss things tonight. #RunChat

It was a cold, snowy, sleety run today with a long pitstop. However, it felt good to get out and get in some miles. #StevenRuns #RunChat

It's cold. We're under a winter storm warning until Monday, so it's the perfect night to enjoy some Frango double chocolate cocoa on the couch with my wife.

I can't say this has been a lifelong goal, but man it's pretty cool seeing my #MedalMonday photo after running the Valencia Marathon last month printed in beer foam. #ThirstyThursday #StevenExploresLBK

My bucket list race for so many reasons, but chief among them is that I started running after moving there in 2018. #StevenRuns

I wish my current hometown did this. Granted, change requires people to feel shame and correct their behavior. That's unlikely to happen in my town.

Ope! I got sidetracked by a conversation, so I missed replying to this earlier. I don't have a brag this week, but running went well despite a day off due to doctor's orders. However, it was just 1 day, and the next 2 have been great. #RunChat

A6: I don't run with headphones, so ALL my runs are fueled by the quiet and my own thoughts. #RunChat

A5: Usually, quite fun! I ran several times in Nebraska with snow, and it was always fun. It only becomes problematic when the snow is so compacted that it turns to ice. #RunChat

A4: It depends a bit on the conditions, but if it's really cold I'll go with a thin dri-fit t-shirt under my Rabbit jacket. 99% of the time that's great. If it's a bit warmer, I'll go with my Rabbit thermal layer or another long-sleeve shirt (I've got a few thicknesses). #RunChat

A3: I didn't get to use it a lot while living in Nebraska, but it took me a bit to get a balaclava. I only used it once or twice in Nebraska, and living in Texas I haven't remotely considered using it. #RunChat

A2: I'd have to look up race day conditions. Off the top of my head, I haven't had to endure any particularly "cold" races. #RunChat

A1: I'm Steven and chiming in from Lubbock, TX. For me, it's not about air temperature, but feel like/real feel temp. Generally, it's a judgment call. #RunChat

I don't pretend to have all the answers about how to "fix/change" college football, but continuing on like nothing has changed is idiotic. Society CAN make wholesale changes. We do NOT have to keep doing things because "that's the way it's always been." #OldManRant www.espn.com/college-foot...

On Sunday, I got to see the Planters #NUTMobile at a brewery here in Lubbock, TX. They're in town all week, but I'm not sure if I'll get to see them at their other stops. It was so cool to not just see the vehicle, but also take a tour inside. #WednesdayWanderlust

I always enjoy #TravelTuesday with a map of the License Plate Game. @travelingtvi.bsky.social & I played this game on our drive from Tulsa, OK, to Lubbock, TX, after New Year's. We saw plates from 22 states and covered states from coast to coast. There was a lot less traffic than our drive to OK.

In my quest to run a half marathon in all 50 states, I'm always interested in hearing about people's favorite races. Courtesy a friend, he shared a recent piece from @outsiderun.bsky.social with 10 great potential races. I already ran #9! #StevenRuns #RunChat run.outsideonline.com/road/road-ra...

In 9 months, I'll run the #ChicagoMarathon in support of the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) on my birthday! If you want to get me a super early birthday gift, a small donation to GLASA would be awesome. #StevenRuns #ItsMyTimeToRun fundraisers.hakuapp.com/steven-erics...

I know the women's and men's games are genuinely different, but I am always baffled at the disparity between them at times. The women's college game moved to quarters for the 2015-16 season. How has the men's game NOT caught up?! Especially given that the NBA has always used quarters.

So far, so good. It's been an uneventful start to my spring training, and that's just fine by me. #RunChat

I saw this headline from a major running pub earlier today, and headlines like this drive me crazy. Nobody "needs" to run a certain distance/race. If you have zero interest in running a marathon, that is OK. If you're not interested in running a half marathon, that's OK, too. #StevenRuns #RunChat

Considering how important RSNs were to the health of pro franchises, especially baseball teams, it's crazy to see nine teams canceling their contracts. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...

How do I know that I don't need to listen to my Garmin all the time? I just did 25 minutes of yoga and it said that was "unproductive." HAHA! #StevenRuns #RunChat

Congratulations on having your first shot of Malört. Now, let's hear about the bar where you had it. Hopefully, it was an appropriately dark and dank dive bar. The best Malört shots are served in the diviest of dive bars.

It was a gloomy and very quiet #SundayRunDay for me, but I couldn't resist taking a photo of "Riding into the Sunset" featuring Will Rogers and his horse Soapsuds. #StevenRuns #RunChat

See y'all next time (presumably at the same time)! #RunChat

A7: There are SO many important things when you start running, but at the top of the list is getting fitted at your local running store for an appropriate pair of shoes. #RunChat

A6: I always hope running has maintained me being healthy and fit. #RunChat

A5: I'm not sure if it's a stretch, but I'd like to set new PBs in the half marathon and marathon distances. #RunChat

A4: I made some big changes last year that paid off, so not sure what else if left to change. I'll continue to evaluate my relationship with alcohol and how it impacts my running and recovery. #RunChat

A3: Despite my race results, 2025 was a pretty good year as far as habits are concerned. So, I'm not sure what I want to leave behind. #RunChat

A2: I'm always chasing a bit of all of them. However, my biggest goals tend to be on speed and race time. I'm aiming for a new PB at the half marathon and marathon distance. If I hit another PB along the way that'll be a nice bonus. #RunChat

A1: I'm Steven and chiming in from Lubbock, TX. I'm most excited about continuing to chase a BQ (and Chicago Marathon qualifying time). My next attempt will be at the #ChicagoMarathon on my birthday this fall. #RunChat

Ditto for storming the field in college football. When fans (read students) do this after every "big" win it loses meaning, especially when YOUR team is also ranked! #OldManRant www.espn.com/mens-college...

Whether you know the name Antoni Gaudí or not, you assuredly know his work if you've ever visited #Barcelona. Last month, @travelingtvi.bsky.social & I got to see three of his masterpieces while we explored the town. #FlashbackFriday #StevenExploresSpain

Go and smash the Hale 10K with my mate Mark, as I run a race for the first time as a guide runner. #RunChat #StevenRuns #ItsMyTimeToRun

I usually find a lot of items during @therunchat.com's #RunChatHunt, but due to a variety of reasons, I only captured a nutcracker. However, I enjoyed seeing all the festive yard decorations this week while running in Tulsa, OK. #RunChat #StevenRuns

A5: It's not a photo from a run, but I'm really proud of this map and completing over 50% of the roads in Woodstock, GA, in about 6 weeks this fall. #RunChat

I want a LOT less stray dogs on my runs so I can get back my mental health. #RunChat

A6: It suffered a bit, as my running area shrunk a LOT after moving this summer. #RunChat

A4: Given my disappointment, it would probably be "Heartbreak Hotel." #RunChat

A3: Running in Lubbock, TX, is fricking dangerous unless you're on the Texas Tech campus. #RunChat

A2: Having to jump into a dumpster/trailer to avoid being bitten by four loose/stray dogs in my current hometown. I escaped unscathed, but banged up my shins and have a long scar on my left leg from the rebar. #RunChat

A1: Disappointing. It isn't as terrible as it sounds, but it's the best word because the results of my two marathons were precisely that: a major fricking disappointment. #RunChat

Hey y'all, I'm Steven and chiming in from Tulsa, OK, tonight. I've been running since the fall of 2018, when my wife & I moved to Japan. #RunChat

Great opinion piece by @danwetzel.bsky.social about this situation. Sadly, it doesn't offer any solution.