My “No Days Off” poster from Tracksmith helps me view my training in individual days but also as a whole year block. I had run 10 miles that Monday morning — not bad for me as I worked to come back from the injuries that derailed my training all through 2019. Still, a voice in […]
2020 Carlsbad Marathon — always something to work on
A mile into the 2020 Carlsbad Marathon last Sunday, I had flashbacks to the California International Marathon six weeks earlier. Everything was tight. My right hip/groin/quad were tense, which led to a shorter and uncomfortable stride. “Here we go again,” I thought. That’s the thing about running a marathon — you never know exactly what […]
Still on the 2020 start line, and ready to make the most of the year ahead
The sun about to rise, as seen on a recent early-morning trail run from Calico Basin. Ready to make 2020 the best year yet In the middle of my fourth 1-mile repeat during this morning’s workout, I had four consecutive thoughts. First, “my right Achilles isn’t tight or hurting!” I can’t remember my last run […]
2019 California International Marathon review — for whom the bell does not toll
At the finish area of the California International Marathon, which ends at the California State Capitol Building in downtown Sacramento. I knew going into the 2019 California International Marathon that hitting a Boston qualifier, and getting to ring the BQ bell, was unlikely. Inconsistent training gave me some doubt, but a nagging Achilles issue really […]
Running back-to-back marathons offers extra challenge, reward
When I woke up at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 20, I dreaded getting out of bed. I’m sure it’s a common occurrence in Atlantic City. Except I hadn’t partied all night or lost my life savings in the casino. I had run the Baltimore Marathon the day before, driven three and a half […]
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