September 19, 2017

It’s Never Too Late…. A Tale of 3 Runners

I have had the privilege of running with 3 people who about 4 years ago all were not running at all.  Runner 1 – A man […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.  […]
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 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 […]
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 15, 2018

Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot

It’s been a while since I added a running foot injury to by blog.   I thank Dr. Nicole Heyward for providing me with the information on […]
May 21, 2018

On Running Injuries……Mine, Yours and Ours….

Last week I posted about sesamoid injuries in the foot.  Someone then asked me something to the tone of, “I have an injury of such and […]
June 12, 2018

On Race Directing…….

I have attended and run over 300 races and, for the most part, I have run the race and gotten my results and went home.   I […]
June 18, 2018

Tips for Summer Running……

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 […]
June 24, 2018

Effortless Marathon Training

What is it about running a marathon that makes it so hard for you?  It is a huge effort to train and, while there are some […]
July 10, 2018

Running on Vacation – Potential Excuses and Answers

Vacations…..a time to relax…hang out with your friends…go to the beach with the family.  Very tempting to take the whole week off and not run a […]
July 24, 2018

Form Form Form…..

A runner’s form is like his or her’s handwriting.  It is a natural way of using arms and legs and propelling yourself forwards.   Over a short […]
August 7, 2018

The Coach Uses a Coach?

The coach uses a coach?   Why yes I do!  Why would I hire a coach if I am a coach?  Many of the same reasons on […]
August 14, 2018

On Injuries – Ankle Fractures

It’s been a while, but I will again go to an expert, Dr. Nicole Heyward to explain an ankle fracture to us runners.  She already went […]
August 28, 2018

Taking Back Your Running Game After a Slump

Taking Back Your Running Game After a Slump January 31, 2018 By Julie Ryan Evans Tips Be it the holidays, a vacation, or just life in general, most runners […]