Episode 10: Jim Bell, Crohn’s Warrior and Marathon Runner — Crohn’s, Fitness, Food, and my Rocky Road to Health

https://crohnsfitnessfood.podbean.com/mf/play/8hxpq7/Episode_10_-_Jim_Bell.mp3 Today’s guest today is Jim Bell, a Crohn’s Warrior since the age of 8 who was inspired to run his first marathon at the age of 44. In this episode, Jim share his Crohn’s journey, why running has become a passion for him now, and what he’s doing to raise awareness for Crohn’s and […] via Episode 10: Jim Bell, Crohn’s Warrior and Marathon Runner … Continue reading Episode 10: Jim Bell, Crohn’s Warrior and Marathon Runner — Crohn’s, Fitness, Food, and my Rocky Road to Health

Jim BellMarch 11, 2019Leave a comment

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Business Travel and Running

I am ‘fortunate’ where I am able to do a little travel with my job. The one thing you can’t do is not train just because you are traveling. In the last 2 weeks, I have been in Mid-Ohio, Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. I have been asked why I don’t take a little time off while traveling. The fact is, I love taking in … Continue reading Business Travel and Running

Jim BellJuly 21, 2018Leave a comment

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12 Things People with Chronic Illness Feel Guilty About

Depression is a real thing when it comes to Crohn’s Disease, or any Chronic Illness for that matter. I came across this video and there is a lot of truth to it on what we battle with and will feel guilty about when we are in a flare with our disease. Guilt for always being tired Guilt for always being in pain Guilt for not … Continue reading 12 Things People with Chronic Illness Feel Guilty About

Jim BellJuly 5, 2018June 26, 2018Leave a comment

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Work Travel and Running

This past week was a week jammed with meetings for our semi-annual company summit. It can be easy to just pass on the running and stay out late with your co-workers, but in the end, it will just hurt you. I managed to be in bed by 10ish every night with the exception of one night. The marathon training doesn’t stop. I would get up … Continue reading Work Travel and Running

Jim BellJune 23, 2018June 23, 2018Leave a comment

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Long Running Days

If you said to me 6 months ago, let’s go out and run 8-10 miles, I would have rolled on the ground laughing at you. Since I began my conditioning to get back in shape for the training for the marathon which is in full swing, I am at over 330 miles and on my second pair of shoes. This month alone, I am looking … Continue reading Long Running Days

Jim BellJune 9, 2018June 9, 20183 Comments

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May Wrap Up

Goals are meant to be broken and it happened in May. My personal goal was 75 miles. It ended up a great month and the most miles I have ran…EVER. I think I have hit 40 or 50 a few times, but I hit 85 miles and the training has only just begun. Major mile stones in May: 85.5 miles 8:17 minutes/mile … Continue reading May Wrap Up

Jim BellJune 1, 2018Leave a comment

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This is Why I Run

Today, May 19 is World IBD Day and this is why I run. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps event in Fort Wayne, which is a fundraiser for the CCFA. These are the people I am running for. I got to meet Barb, who has had over 30 surgeries. It was great to connect with … Continue reading This is Why I Run

Jim BellMay 19, 2018May 19, 2018Leave a comment

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Week of Wins and Firsts

This was a great week in the running realm of things. There were a lot of firsts that I was thrilled about. Longest run time-wise Longest run in miles Most miles ran in a week No walking at all for a longer run Most miles logged in a month (just under 70 miles) I was in Chicago earlier in the week and had the opportunity … Continue reading Week of Wins and Firsts

Jim BellApril 29, 2018June 1, 2018Leave a comment

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Training has begun!

It’s been a little while since I have written and given an update. March was a little tough to say the least with conditioning. I had pulled a muscle in my lower hamstring so I didn’t hit my goals that I was going for which is always frustrating. On the bright side of things, in the last 2 weeks, I have run in Las Vegas … Continue reading Training has begun!

Jim BellApril 11, 2018June 1, 20182 Comments

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Love my Saturdays

Saturday mornings have been what I live for lately, even for a guy that doesn’t ‘love’ running. For an hour or so, I am able to check out of everything in life and just run. I think about Forrest Gump when he got up one day and “I just went running.” It was a good week and I got a few runs in, and even … Continue reading Love my Saturdays

Jim BellFebruary 24, 2018June 1, 20181 Comment

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Episode 10: Jim Bell, Crohn’s Warrior and Marathon Runner — Crohn’s, Fitness, Food, and my Rocky Road to Health

Business Travel and Running

12 Things People with Chronic Illness Feel Guilty About

Work Travel and Running

Long Running Days

May Wrap Up

This is Why I Run

Week of Wins and Firsts

Training has begun!

Love my Saturdays