Day #32: Why Do You Run?
I came across this super-inspiring video as I jumped from running site to site enjoying the rich distance running offerings online. This video makes us stop and consider what it is that drives… Continue reading
Day #31: Running Flat
On those days when our legs are stale, our attitudes blah and our ambitions weary, we still must run. Sometimes, the toll of yesterday’s racing comes to collect in full and our thighs… Continue reading
Day #30: Holding Back
“How do you mentally deal with cutting back on your run lengths when your mind wants to keep going but your body probably shouldn’t? I’m in a really awkward position now where I… Continue reading
Day #29: Any races in your future?
“The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank.” ~Dr. George Sheehan Have you signed up for a race lately? Ever? I… Continue reading
Day #28: Changing the Weather
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people.” ~Bill Bowerman Given that throughout most of the USA, the winter climes are less than agreeable to many runners, I thought it fitting… Continue reading
Day #27: A Runner’s Podcast Episode 2 is Up!
A Runner’s Podcast Episode#2: 5 Tips to Improve Your Running Life Try this iPhone Podcast App to listen to this and your other favorite podcasts. Episode #2 of A Runner’s Podcast is now… Continue reading
Day #26: KaBoom! – The Runners Have Landed
Check out this great infographic from RunningShoes.com. It is easy to take our modern running culture in the USA and throughout the world for granted. But running has not long been so popular… Continue reading
Day #25: “Rexting” – Texting on the Run
We all like to keep our loved ones up to date on our latest running exploits. Even if they don’t want to know. We sit back at the end of a long day… Continue reading
Day #24: The Time to Slow Down is Now!
Often in the marathon – at mile 10 or 17, and frequently at mile 21 – the internal warning lights flash fiery orange and the runner questions seriously whether he had better slow down. “I… Continue reading
Day #23: Patience
One of the greatest virtues of the running streak is how it teaches the runner patience. Many of us will want to dart out the door and crush the miles on those days… Continue reading