Hip-Hip-Hooray!
Well, it’s been an interesting month of speed drills and sore hips (yes, both of them). I’ve broken my 5k PR a few times (maybe 4X?). Then Saturday’s run left an unexpectedly deeper, lasting impression. Within a few steps after starting my run, I was “Garmin blind”: when your Garmin timekeeper watch switches from […]
Well, it’s been an interesting month of speed drills and sore hips (yes, both of them). I’ve broken my 5k PR a few times (maybe 4X?). Then Saturday’s run left an unexpectedly deeper, lasting impression. Within a few steps after starting my run, I...
FollowSuper-Duper Speed Drills
Happy mid-October, my month for fall “speed drills”. It’s nice to have a break from pounding out miles day after day and focusing on my main running weakness, a general lack of speed. How does one become a faster runner? Here are a few suggestions: 1. Occasional speed tests (5k, 10k, mile, 800s, 5mi). I’m […]
Happy mid-October, my month for fall “speed drills”. It’s nice to have a break from pounding out miles day after day and focusing on my main running weakness, a general lack of speed. How does one become a faster runner? Here are a few suggestions:...Techno-Geek Running
GEEK ALERT!!! Welcome to the Techno-Geek side of running. Truly, technology can be a blessing to help your running but it can become a curse if you rely on it too much–you’re not “running free” if you are too tied to technology! For now, let’s focus on the positives: how can technology help you in improving […]
GEEK ALERT!!! Welcome to the Techno-Geek side of running. Truly, technology can be a blessing to help your running but it can become a curse if you rely on it too much–you’re not “running free” if you are too tied to technology! For now,...FALLing into Fitness
Well, I survived September and achieved my goal of running 100+ miles (133). My knees, ankle, and hip then forced me to “go short” in running for a week. I found I needed to slow it down for October, not having any distance goal for the first month since June, taking it easy, focusing on […]
Well, I survived September and achieved my goal of running 100+ miles (133). My knees, ankle, and hip then forced me to “go short” in running for a week. I found I needed to slow it down for October, not having any distance goal for the first month since...Running Irony
Have you ever noticed that your designated rest days are ironically the most beautiful weather days of the year? (For example, I’m usually resting on Mondays, like today, but looking outside, I’m thinking I should have chosen a different day–it is beautiful, sunny, and cooler fall weather.) Does this mean you should change your running […]
Have you ever noticed that your designated rest days are ironically the most beautiful weather days of the year? (For example, I’m usually resting on Mondays, like today, but looking outside, I’m thinking I should have chosen a different day–it is...MUDRUNNING Dialectical Dilemma
Ah-MUD Runs-you’ve just got to love them! Do you know how to run through mud effectively without becoming a muddy mess? When you run through mud, does the music to the song “Wipeout!” rapidly fly through your brain, causing you to slip and slide, falling lengthwise or belly-flopping into the mud? Sometimes the most surprising […]
Ah-MUD Runs-you’ve just got to love them! Do you know how to run through mud effectively without becoming a muddy mess? When you run through mud, does the music to the song “Wipeout!” rapidly fly through your brain, causing you to slip and slide,...THANKS 2 myfitnesspal(s)
Today’s hot topic: myfitnesspal!(*WOW!) What is it? It’s a wonderful fitness/nutrition application that can transform your life. About 2 months ago, I decided that I could not track my food & drinks on paper anymore (didn’t work, not disciplined enough) and that in order to ensure accountability about working out & losing weight (and yes, […]
Today’s hot topic: myfitnesspal!(*WOW!) What is it? It’s a wonderful fitness/nutrition application that can transform your life. About 2 months ago, I decided that I could not track my food & drinks on paper anymore (didn’t work, not disciplined...Crush your Challenges
Life presents each of us with challenges of one sort or another (e.g., for me, aging, losing weight, and running through asthma). I’ve decided I’m not going to let my age, weight, or asthma dictate how far or fast I am going to run. Asthma has been with me since I was 11 and I’m […]
Life presents each of us with challenges of one sort or another (e.g., for me, aging, losing weight, and running through asthma). I’ve decided I’m not going to let my age, weight, or asthma dictate how far or fast I am going to run. Asthma has been with...Recalculating & Running Haiku 4U
“Strengthen your weak knees.” -Hebrews 12:12 Warning: This will not be a pleasant post, but it’s a necessary one. Last Saturday I was running attempting to reach 20 miles as a test run for the Omaha Marathon next month. My brother had asked me to possibly run the race with him. Haven’t run there since […]
“Strengthen your weak knees.” -Hebrews 12:12 Warning: This will not be a pleasant post, but it’s a necessary one. Last Saturday I was running attempting to reach 20 miles as a test run for the Omaha Marathon next month. My brother had asked me to...