Tag Archive: training

Running: Cheap or Costly?

Running: Cheap or Costly? by Patrick Reed How much does running cost you? I don’t mean in terms of dollars and cents. For certain, ours is an inexpensive sport when it comes to… Continue reading

The Optimistic Runner

The Optimistic Runner by Patrick Reed If you have read many of my blog posts, you will know that I am supremely optimistic – not only in my running, but also with regards… Continue reading

The Running Tide

The Running Tide by Patrick Reed “…every day of the running streak is akin to an ultra: replete with the concerns of total failure, the joys of finishing another mile of the ultimate… Continue reading

Recovering on the Flats

Recovering on the Flats By Patrick Reed “For me, on these sandy reaches, enough comes right around 3.1 miles. The 5k again completed, I see my days here at sea level as those… Continue reading

Off the Grid – not by choice

Off the Grid by Patrick Reed Last night, I wondered if it was just me or something else when all of the lights in our house began to dim. Either a pall of… Continue reading

Coming soon – a new ebook!

The Runner’s Connection – new ebook by Patrick Reed coming soon! All the running stuff you want to know – in one place! From the best websites to the best running apps for… Continue reading

Teaming

Teaming by Patrick Reed Training in groups or solo – a reflection on with whom to train  “It stands true that my most trusted and reliable training partners are the shoes I choose… Continue reading

Runner’s Palette

Runner’s Palette – the ingredients of a robust and exciting training plan by Patrick Reed A couple of posts ago, we explored the inevitable distance running distraction known as running “stale.” In such… Continue reading

Pass Me By

Pass Me By – A Story of Pride and Pettiness by Patrick Reed It marks my character. It repels the carefree. It pervades chambers of power. And turns off ladies of sincerity. Pride.… Continue reading

Map My Fun

Map My Fun by Patrick Reed Designing and striving to complete ultra-challenging workouts can be fun and inspiring This past Friday, I eeked out 4 hours of our family’s schedule for myself and… Continue reading