Speed Work, A Necessary Beast
If you find yourself running at the same pace every day and cannot seem to get faster, it is time to give speed work a try. Without speed work, I never would have gotten my pace fast enough to qualify...
The Run Down
Running Gear Essentials
Being new to any sport can be intimidating. There is typically a lot to learn, from the new lingo (what is a Fartlek and can I say that word in public?) to the proper way to train (wait, what does...
5 Great U.S. Marathon Trips
Marathons in this century have spiked in popularity. The Smithsonian reports almost 2 million people finished a half marathon in 2014 and since 2000 marathon participants have increased by at least double digits year over year. A good part of...
The Importance of Easy Runs
It is no secret that life seems to move at an absurdly fast pace. I know that I’m not the only one who wishes for more hours in the day or has a To-Do list that never seems to end....
Best Kept Secrets: Great 5 and 10k's That You've Never Heard Of
I sometimes wonder why the good/fast/scenic 5 or 10k has been so marginalized. I guess it’s because nobody can put a 5k finisher sticker on the car’s back window without blushing or being ironic. Medals? Nope. At best you’ll get...
How to Finish Your First Ultra
Congratulations on deciding you want to run an Ultra! It takes a lot of courage to even consider the task, so I commend you. My short guide will certainly help you prepare for and finish the race! Let’s get started!...
Why You Should Take a Racecation
Somewhere between the fourth night feeding in six hours and his first birthday we realized there is nothing on this blue orbiting marble more precious than time. Consolidation became the name of the game. Do we have time for a...
Running and Music - A Match Made in Heaven
When I run, I run with music. When I’m getting ready to head out, no matter what, the minute I start my music, I am ready to roll. With each song that comes on, I am taken to a whole...