My Richmond Marathon volunteer experience was different from previous years. I got the same sense of satisfaction for helping the runners, but this year I gained a new perspective on what running is really about.
Spending a few hours with 3 amazing coaches from the Marathon Training Team will do that.
A treadmill run with no TV. Just some great music, singing & jammin’ out. It always makes for a great morning.
My 30-minute walk today was rather enlightening. It helped me realize how walking can play an important role in my training… even for ultramarathon training.
The most comprehensive collection of Bill Bowerman quotes from the movie “Without Limits.” Includes Bowerman’s speech at Pre’s funeral.
Bowerman was the track coach at the University of Oregon for 24 seasons, during which he coached running legend Steve Prefontaine. Bowerman quotes on running, war and the Olympics, relationships, resistance to change, limits and many more.
The most comprehensive collection of Steve Prefontaine quotes from the movie “Without Limits.”
Pre on running, winning, coming in fourth, believing in something, enduring pain, talent vs. guts, chicken-shit and many more. Right after you check out the quotes, go rent the movie. It’s worth every second.
A few exciting updates, including 2 big races in 2011, and a great opportunity for me to coordinate all volunteers at a local Richmond triathlon.
An amazing volunteer experience at the Patrick Henry Half Marathon in Ashland, VA. Big shout out to Richmond Road Runners Club & SportsBackers for coordinating an awesome race.
It’s obvious they’ve been putting on races for years because they nailed almost every aspect of the volunteer experience. Although, I did find 2 things they could do better…
A collection of my favorite Dean Karnazes’ quotes from Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an all-night runner.
Topics include: school vs. running, his high school track coach, fortune cookies, blowing off the President, corporate life, being a champion, pain & suffering, the impossible and more.
I saw someone say to a friend, “I don’t know how you do it,” to the fact that she ran 20+ miles. I think you do know. It’s the same stuff you’ve been doing all along.
Here’s a basic recipe for success no matter what you’re doing with your life – running or otherwise.
5 minutes every morning with the foam roller. It might hurt at first, but it will pay dividends down the road.