Lining up for my first Firecracker 5K three years ago introduced me to an entirely new race-day motivator: fear. I had never raced 5Ks all out. Nerves before a race are normal, but on the Fourth of July, 2013, I was scared. My new running group did a great job telling me what to expect from the Firecracker course. […]
Embrace your unique running gait
I squinted, the rising sun limiting my vision. While I couldn’t see clearly, I could tell another runner was headed straight for me and a coworker accompanying me on a run through south highlands earlier this week. Even with the visual handicap, I knew exactly who the runner was from several hundred meters away. Her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning five months of runs: putting it all together
I love this moment. Looking ahead to my next racing season and coming up with my own training plan. I can be optimistic, outline my best-case scenario and dream big. How much more time can I whittle away from my PR? How can I design my buildup in a way that will have me running […]
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