Finally hitting the finisher chute after struggling at the 2019 Mesa-PHX Marathon. Think back to your last bad race. I’m not talking purely finish time. When was the last race that made you contemplate simply limping off the course in discouragement? The last one that you know wasn’t an accurate representation of the training you […]
California International Marathon — a reminder to be grateful
Frustrated. That’s how I felt immediately following last Saturday’s California International Marathon. I was able to run a qualifying time for the 2020 Boston Marathon, and I’m proud of my effort and the way I forced myself to keep moving forward when my legs wanted to give up. But I have also set high goals […]
Nike Vaporfly 4% initial reaction and review
I took the plunge. For well more than a year I have watched the running world (for the most part) swoon over the Nike Vaporfly 4%. It’s the running shoe that sounds too good to be true. Want to improve your running efficiency by around 4% on average without changing anything but your footwear? Then this […]
Miss the Boston Marathon cutoff? — Don’t give up
I’ve missed the Boston Marathon cutoff. Twice. I’ve written about those painful misses before. But with this year’s cutoff landing at 4:52 faster than actual qualifying times, I’ve seen a lot of reactions on social media. From anger and outrage to despair. Thankfully I was able to make the 2019 Boston Marathon field with a […]
Running the British Isles — miles with a view
It’s been a little more than a month since I returned from visiting the British Isles. While touring Ireland, Scotland, and England, I managed to keep my running streak alive. At least two miles a day, each day, for nearly three weeks of amazing locations. Running helped me adjust to the time change in the […]
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