Healthy feet are important to every athlete. We must not forget to take good care of our feet. Sometimes, we forget to take adequate precautions to keep our feet healthy or take it for granted that our feet will be “fine”. But that’s unwise: it can...
Armed with the wonderful running experience testing the Buff USA UV arm sleeves over the past month (tested daily from May 7-June 4, 2017 except for May 8), it’s time to present a review. But first, brief disclaimer: I received a pair of the Buff USA UV arm...
Safety is a paramount concern for all of us when we exercise. Simple precautious and cautious steps that we take daily can keep us more safe on the roads and trails upon which we run, walk, and bike. Let’s focus today on the shirts and singlets (the upper body...
Happy Memorial Day! The unofficial beginning of summer (Yes, I know it’s still spring until June and we want you to be safe in spring too: that’s why this blogpost is transitional;). As we ease into more sunny, warmer, weather, more runners and athletes...
It is a joy to be able to run and exercise with family and friends. When we were kids, we think of sibling rivalry. But as adults, it becomes sibling revelry as we enjoy healthy activities that enrich our lives, boost our endurance, and make us stronger. This is...
Last Saturday, I raced in the Tabitha 10k to EmbRACE Aging, a new race on the Lincoln Track Club racing calendar. Actually, it’s an old race with a new sponsor, Tabitha. The 10k distance is one that I haven’t really excelled at in the past so it’s...
Running in slippery mud and adverse weather conditions (cold, rain, wind) can be a very challenging experience for runners, especially if we are unprepared for it. Last week, I was reminded of this while running the State Farm Run 10 miler. However, unlike last year,...
Happy healthy spring! Spring has sprung! It’s exciting and inspiring to see spring intersect with the arrival of March Madness, including both the NCAA and NIT basketball tournaments (TCU is still alive in the NIT tourney in case you missed it. Creighton...
Do you know that muddy trail runs can be lots of fun? Over time, I’ve learned to embrace the challenge of running on muddy trails. We’re uncomfortable at times, we lose our balance, the unpredictable obstacle or bump in the road appears. But if we train...
Winter Running Joy. It sounds like a little bit of an oxymoron with the difficult challenges that winter presents: cold, snow, ice, sleet, wind, dark days, the lack of sunlight, and even just gray skies instead of blue. It’s easy to succumb to the strong...
