Running, like life, is flawed Think back to a perfect race, long run or training week you’ve had. Still thinking? Probably because there is no such thing. Running, like life, is imperfect. (Side note, if you have figured out the formula for a perfect training buildup and race, please send it to me. Or write a […]
Track workout provides rude welcome
What’s your go-to excuse after struggling through a tough track workout? It’s the heat and humidity. My legs were already tired. I haven’t run that hard in a month, so I’m rusty. My stomach was acting up. I have a race coming up, so I was taking it easy. I’ve used every one of those at some point. […]
Setting running goals: finding middle ground
I can still feel the jolt of electric energy that rocketed through my body the second I crossed the finish line at the 2014 Green Bay Marathon. I immediately vomited, spewing Gatorade as my body attempted to alleviate the side stitch that had plagued my final four miles. But none of that pain mattered. My throw […]
Running, it’s all about the big picture
“I suck.” Not the words I planned on thinking seven miles into my 10-mile run this morning. Yet, as my Sunday morning running group slowly pulled away from me on a long straightaway headed directly into the rising sun, those are the words that my mind decided to use. It’s interesting how quickly I jumped […]
My failed beer mile
I have nothing to be proud of after a failed morning of running. Nothing. But, I’m going to categorize my experience as practice and resolve to learn from my flop. First, the circumstances didn’t line up well. I haven’t been running well for more than a month. I’m not quite heat acclimated yet, and this […]
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