December 4, 2017

On Sportsmanship……

When I was in 3rd grade I had a classmate, (we will call him Roy Jones), scream in people’s faces when he scored a touchdown or […]
December 4, 2017

On Running and Rest…..

People hear the word “rest” and thoughts of a bed and warm covers come into their head.  Lazy mornings with waking up super late and maybe […]
December 19, 2017

On Pacing Your Runs….and Pacers….

Running contains a lot of trial and error.  In 1 race or workout you go out too fast….and you ‘die’ or slow down.  In a different […]
December 26, 2017

2018….. What Are YOUR Goals?

Everyone starts the new year with some goals and dreams…what are yours? While in past years I had some modest goals, in 2018 I have some […]
January 2, 2018

2017….. A Year in Review

Everyone is different and there are people who break every trend.  Different goals demand different mileage patterns to accomplish personal goals.  My contention is that the […]
January 8, 2018

Teams Help Make a Difference

Yesterday I had the privilege of running with my local North New Jersey team, the Clifton Road Runners in one of our winter ‘bun runs’.  We […]
January 15, 2018

Youth Running – Where to Start

Some of us started running when we were adults – I know many people that started in their late 30’s and 40’s.  However there are some […]
January 19, 2018

Oh, The Places You’ll Run……

Where have you run?  What are moments that stick out in your running career that stay with you?  I have been blessed to have run in […]
February 1, 2018

On Running Accessories and Gadgets…..

What are your favorite running gadgets?  One can go quite crazy with the amount of things they can buy to make their running better – here […]
February 13, 2018

On Running Pain vs. Soreness….and Resting

Over the last 2 weeks I have talked to several runners who have been injured and have been suffering on and off for quite some time.  […]
February 24, 2018

Ambition is a Dream with a V8 Engine….

Words for some of us to live by…….   goals are as different as are the people who set them, whether for running or in life. Simple […]
March 5, 2018

The New Hokas are Too Narrow! On New Shoe Models

About a month ago 3 of my running friends were having a conversation during our morning run: Runner 1, “Have you tried the new Hokas?” Runner […]
March 5, 2018

92.3 NY – New Alternative

This is my new favorite radio station, with fresh new music.  It is almost anti-pop and pop and rock and all kinds of alternative, reminding me […]
March 12, 2018

On Answering “Those” Running Questions……

I’m sure you get your share of running questions from non-runners.  Which running question(s) were your funniest and what were your snarky or non-snarky answers to […]
March 31, 2018

Race Report – GS10 – Somerset, NJ

Last Sunday I ran the GS10 10 mile race in Somerset, NJ for the 2nd straight year on a chilly, windy day.   This was the 2nd […]
April 9, 2018

Sick and Jealous……

These past 2 weeks have been long ones for me – I have been sick, unable to join my friends and feeling guilty about my upcoming […]
April 17, 2018

Boston Marathon Race Report…..

“I am never running another marathon.”  That is what I said at mile 10 of the Boston Marathon yesterday.  The weather was the worst I had […]
May 8, 2018

Yoga….. and Running?

“Aahh ooom….. aaah oom…..”  The ladies sit in a circle and relax while reciting those words.  What I first learned about yoga when I was young […]