April 23, 2015
I had a coach once tell me that if I didn’t lose a toenail while running, I didn’t run enough. Well, it happens to all of […]
April 27, 2015
You did it! You conquered the big race. It could have been a 5K for some and for others a marathon…or more. I hope you enjoyed […]
April 30, 2015
There’s nothing like setting a goal and then accomplishing it. Try to set goals that are manageable, reasonable and that have a definite timeline. Just saying: […]
May 4, 2015
Be careful with hot weather. We have been quite unfortunate to have had a brutal winter and, so far in May, we seem to be heading […]
May 11, 2015
We all battle our own demons or weaknesses…. If you are reading this blog, most likely you are a runner in some respect. Perhaps running is […]
May 21, 2015
The importance of rest and recovery cannot be overemphasized in any training plan. There are many factors that go into each individual such as regular miles […]
May 26, 2015
Here we are on a daily basis, probably complaining of the weather or how we are getting older or not hitting our times like we want […]
June 29, 2015
I preach rest and recovery almost as much as I preach having a specific running schedule that builds you to your next goal. Training schedules are […]
July 17, 2015
Summer is here – a time for pools and beaches and…. 90 degree weather and….running IN this weather. Of course, you can hide in an air-conditioned […]
August 21, 2015
I have been running since I was 12 and I have run with all kinds of runners – faster, slower, older, younger, men, women… But until this […]
September 14, 2015
I love racing in the fall. The air is crisp and the daily beating from the sun is finally over. There are so many races everywhere […]
October 6, 2015
There are various levels of “obstacle course” style challenges, and they all test your ability in different ways. If you are not in shape, you will […]
October 12, 2015
There are moments in every race where you have a chance to pass someone in a race. But when? Is it too soon? Let’s go over […]
October 17, 2015
If you’re not ready, you probably won’t do it….. That goes for everything really, but especially for an early morning run, it’s paramount to be ready […]
November 7, 2015
You have a plan for your running and it includes various milestones throughout the year. As you get close to your events, you should always plan the next […]
November 11, 2015
Protein is the key ingredient in muscle growth, repair and recovery. As a runner, you constantly tire your muscles with all the runs you do. Your […]
November 18, 2015
It’s turkey time – and that means food, football games, food, family, food, sales and even more food. But we runners have a secret weapon – […]