This is the first post in a new series I’m calling “today’s run.” My mind is often at its most active when I’m out on a run. And I’d like to share some of those thoughts with the world. Today’s run took longer to develop than it should have. Between …
Well, here’s an idea. Run a marathon. Totally bomb your time, but have a blast doing it. Take three easy weeks off. Eat turkey. Eat more turkey. Then run the same exact course you ran three weeks ago, unsupported (sort of), to try & hit your goal time. “Dude, sounds …
Today was one of those days that caught me by surprise. It was a day where my race got flipped upside down, totally unexpected. Lucky for me… I love surprises. And this one turned out to be pretty special. This past year, I’ve changed my approach to running. I abandoned …
Today I ran the Richmond Marathon for the first time. I’ve run a few marathons, but never any like this one. As a matter of fact, nothing even close. Today’s race was an interesting one. Started great. Ended great. And all in-between, my legs didn’t work. <– kind of a big …
My ultrarunning journey has come to an end. At least, for now. A single moment in the Finger Lakes Forest in up-state New York.
There are so many other things I can be ultra with. I don’t need to be an ultra-runner right now.
“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die.” – George Bernard Shaw Phew! I didn’t realize I could run that fast. This was the first race I can remember where I told myself going in, “Go all out & see what happens.” Realistically, if I pushed myself too …
Dear Middle-Aged Man. I’ll enjoy this for as long as I live.
A quick & simple running form check using a headlamp at night. Check to see if you’re keeping your head still throughout your running stride.
A list of reasons why I love winter running. Includes steaming heads, wood-burning fireplaces and more.
Thank you, Spencer’s Park, for all the great childhood memories.