As a kid, if there was something I wanted to do but didn’t quite have the guts to go for it, a well-worded dare was usually enough to do the trick. From riding my bike down the biggest, fastest hill … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Single Mom Running
When you set out to train for a race, it can be a huge time commitment. Depending on your base and your distance goal, a good training plan can potentially be 4-6 months and require running or cross training 3-5 … Continue reading
The Cold, Dark Run
Running in the sun with your friends by your side, a slight breeze at your back, surrounded by beauty, and feeling unstoppable are moments we welcome—sweet and pleasurable. Surely, we’ve all experienced such breathtaking occasions. But there are other periods … Continue reading
How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Running Routine
Runners run (obviously) but hitting the weights is a different story. Part of the reason being it takes up time and when you’re spending hours logging miles, extra time is precious. The other part is figuring out HOW to incorporate … Continue reading
Today, I Run
Today, I run. I run for health. For that calm alertness to follow. Sometimes it ‘s controlled, deliberate and precise. Other days, done with abandon — the clock be damned! Just go! Push! Whatever comes, I will be high all day. Work … Continue reading
Running Addiction
I recently read Positive Addiction by William Glasser, in which he says there are two types of addiction, negative and positive. Negative addictions are harmful to us. They’re based on judgment and guilt and feelings that we are worthless. Positive … Continue reading
Say What?
Anyone who’s ever run knows there’s an inner dialogue that runs right along with us. A conversation, if you will, between the part of you that enjoys being active and the, well, other part of you that would rather be … Continue reading
So You Think You’re A Runner? Think Again.
Have you ever asked yourself if you are a “real” runner? Have you ever questioned if you are fast enough, train hard enough, and/or run enough races the be called a runner? Or, on the flip side, maybe your life … Continue reading
Age and Running
I began running when I was about 38. I’m now 81, but in my mind, I’m still 38 and should be able to do all the things I did at that age. However, in my body I’m older. During my … Continue reading
How Meditation Upped My Running Game
Last summer, without getting into messy specifics, I found my world turned upside down. Or, more accurately, I chose to turn my world upside down. Unfortunately, knowing I had done what would ultimately be best for me didn’t make transitioning … Continue reading
The Place For Community
Most running takes place not in a vacuum, but within an identifiable community. Sure, at first glance running may appear to be one of the most individualized participation sports out there. But no race takes place without a community of … Continue reading
The Power of a Running Mantra
“Mental toughness” plays a huge role in how well you’re going to perform during a race. By focusing your thoughts on the right things, you can push past your comfort zone during your next speed workout or to finally PR … Continue reading