One date has been circled and underlined on my calendar all year. November 5. That was my goal race. My A race. The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon — a perfect mix of flat, scenic roads with the cooler temperatures I love. Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was supposed to be my best race of the year. I got […]
Portland Marathon: “keep the earth below my feet”
I knew going into the Portland Marathon this morning that I wasn’t prepared for a good race. I was right. The words I repeated over and over in my head, spawned from the Mumford and Sons concert I attended on Thursday, were “keep the earth below my feet.” I should have realized while I was […]
Runsploring sometimes leads to new perspective
It’s not my word alone. I’m sure of it. Surely someone else thought to combine running and exploring to create runsploring before me. No matter. If I’m plagiarizing, sue me. (Actually don’t. Just let me know and I’ll give you the credit). As I worked my way back to my starting point on my run today, […]
Smiling on the run: does it really make a difference?
I can remember many instances when I’ve been in the middle of a race, working hard to stay on pace, and a smiling face in the crowd gave me a mental and physical boost. Until recently, I haven’t really thought about what would happen if I was the one smiling. There is evidence that making […]
Mental training: The Hottest Half edition
What would convince a person to sign up to run a half marathon in August in Dallas? Maybe it’s the challenge of completing a tough race. Maybe it’s the opportunity to have a summer event on the calendar. Perhaps it’s the feeling of delight that comes when watching someone else try to figure out why we want […]
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