July 23, 2021
As the Covid crisis is starting to wane, races are coming back. As races come back, so does the sport of running. If you are not […]
December 19, 2014
You see the hill in front of you and it is imposing. “How the heck am I going to get to the top?”, you say. Relax […]
December 19, 2014
The winter is coming and many of you may be fearing the colder weather. Just be smart when you run. Obviously not everyone has or even […]
December 19, 2014
The holidays are here and it is a good time to reflect upon the past year and plan your goals for the new year. Was it […]
December 30, 2014
Jan 2015: Last month I talked about setting goals. There is nothing wrong with setting too many. But be true to yourself and be realistic. If […]
January 3, 2015
This was a funny article about mud runs for beginners. It focuses on bigger events, but it is humorous and gives you an idea of what […]
January 3, 2015
Too many runners run too fast too much of the time. I have always said that approximately 80-90% of your running should be at a comfortable […]
January 6, 2015
Those first steps on fresh snow are wonderful for me. As a runner, nothing is worse than rain. It just soaks through everything and, unless it […]
January 22, 2015
You now have your next goal picked out. You chose the couch to 5K or a marathon or a triathlon – whatever it is. Presumably your coach […]
February 1, 2015
Sometimes it is hard to decipher all the information you hear from other runners. Remember, every person is different. Just because the legendary US miler Jim […]
February 10, 2015
I already talked about how to conquer your fear of hills. Hills are actually a great way to get a better running workout. By incorporating hills into […]
February 18, 2015
Make sure you balance your hard work running with proper nutrition. Muscles need protein for repair and recovery. Within 30 minutes of your workout, get a minimum of 20g […]
February 24, 2015
This winter has gripped the entire country with cold temperatures and frequent storms. Thankfully, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But […]
March 7, 2015
Chafing and running – doesn’t have to be synonymous if you are prepared. As we run longer and longer distances, the odds that one will chafe […]
March 20, 2015
A short one today….when you have to ‘go’ before a race, get right on line. “The Line Will Only Get Longer”. Simple. But I have to […]
March 23, 2015
Some days during a race, there are terrible high headwinds (as was during my Miles for Music 20K yesterday). Unless it is a teammate and you […]
April 4, 2015
Well, the best laid plans sometimes don’t work out. You train and train and then, one day when you have an important run or race planned, […]
April 12, 2015
Whether it is a 5K or a marathon, it is wise to taper if you want peak performance. If you are newer to running, the 5K […]