Training Tuesday comin’ at ya, folks. Week 15 was amazing. But first — I just found out my bib number for the Marine Corps Marathon and while I’m not sharing it with the general public at this time, it gave […]
There’s something that’s been on my mind for a while now and I want to get it off my chest today. Let me back up — it’s been on my mind forever and ever. All day, every day. What is […]
Happy Tuesday and thanks for joining me back here today! In addition to the usual marathon training shenanigans, over the weekend I ran a half marathon — the Northern Ohio Half Marathon. In 2015 I ran this same half as my ‘A’ […]
“The hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the front door.” When I started today’s post, it was going to be aimed at newer runners. But let’s face it, we’re all still learning. There are people that […]
In every runner’s life, there comes a time when fueling becomes a main topic of conversation. What causes a side stitch? (Still unknown but some point to nutrition and hydration.) What should I eat prior to running? What should I during the […]
True or false: There’s only 6 more weeks until MCM? TRUE. The answer is very, very true. Before I call in all the feels and emotions, let me first tell you that I had a much better week last week than […]
A couple weeks ago I mentioned runger and hanger and how running a lot of miles or physically exerting yourself more than your usual fitness routine can lead to incredible and seemingly insatiable amounts of hunger. But have you ever […]
Motivation and inspiration can come from almost anywhere — music, quotes, even art. But one of my favorite places to find motivation and inspiration is from movies. I never liked sports as a kid — watching or playing — but […]
The moment you’ve all been waiting for — the review and recap of my son’s very first 5K — the Gold Jacket 5K! Let’s start with the review, as told by me — I’ve participated in my fair share of […]
Last week was a good week of training. For the most part. As my mileage climbs, my confidence waxes and wanes. On the one hand, I recover extremely well from long or hard effort runs which is in stark contrast […]