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
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
“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
Rewind back to my late thirties. There I was, the unhealthiest I’d ever been and at a real crossroads in my life. From personal experience, I’d seen how the way we treat our bodies, dictates our quality of life later … Continue reading
People who don’t like to run would most likely describe it as being torturous, grueling, unnecessary or lame. And while parts of it, like speed work and hill climbs can in fact feel a bit like torture it is most … Continue reading
Let me start by saying I love running. Truly, I do. It’s meditative, a great social activity, and consuming enough to help me forget about any little day-to-day annoyances. But if I’m being completely honest, I don’t have that standard, … Continue reading
I had set three goals for myself going into the Las Vegas Marathon: to finish, to do so in under three hours, and to qualify for Boston. With a time of 2:59:09, I accomplished them all. For the first 24 … Continue reading
I celebrated my 38th birthday on November 11. It seems like just yesterday I was 28 and just starting to get into long distance running. I ran my first marathon in 2006, and even though running still involves simply putting … Continue reading
When I started running, my expectations weren’t exactly what I’d call “realistic.” My lungs had never been great with cardio, and I couldn’t run a full mile without stopping. Didn’t matter – I wasn’t about to let those minor details … Continue reading
We all have our own reasons for becoming a runner. Are you trying to get in shape? Are you training for a specific race? Or do you just love to get out and move? When I started running, I did … Continue reading
There’s no denying the holiday season is in full swing. All the gathering and togetherness. All the parties and decorations. All the sugary treats and pretty packages. It’s festive. It’s fancy. It’s fun. At least for most people… Personally, it’s … Continue reading
I used to feel an unbearable pressure to appear a certain way. So much so, I became borderline anorexic. My thoughts went something like this: It’s okay to eat an apple today, but only half. I need to cut back … Continue reading