It would seem that my body is not as agile in the morning as it once was! Everytime I run immediatly after waking up the pace feels soo much harder than it normally would. But got 2 miles in to get some extra miles first thing this morning. Then headed… Read more⇢

In an attempt to restructure my training plan for improved adherence, I’ve decided to maintain 5 runs per week, while gradually increasing my easy run distance. Today, that distance went from 5 to 6. It doesn’t seem like that big of a change, but it will add up to an… Read more⇢

As runners, we often get caught up in the minutiae of training. Every day seems to bring a new “optimal” exercise or technique. The treadmill vs. road running debate is no exception, with purists arguing that “treadmills won’t prepare you for road races.” For years, I would have told myself… Read more⇢

After withdrawing from my 5k race on Thursday night, I made a verbal commitment to friends that I would run each day for the rest of the week. Check the box for Friday because that run is done! While I don’t typically obsess over minor increments in my total mileage,… Read more⇢

I need to channel my inner Goggins and get out for a long run in this heat! Well, since that doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon late night treadmill runs will have to do. I think the tradmill runs are good for seeing what I can do on a… Read more⇢

It seems that every time I run lately I’ve been having a “good” run – Sunday was no different. On the flip side, I am oddly unmotivated as of late. Normally one might think that bad runs would lead to a loss in motivation. But I think I have reached… Read more⇢

It’s crazy how you can run in one area for a literal decade and never go a different way that is not even a mile away. There’s a profund life lesson in that… So, I took the road less traveled today and was rewarded for it! It’s not like I… Read more⇢

What do we know is true that may actually be false? This is a hard question to answer at any given time; however, it is one that I try to think about periodically. Today I found out that running on a treadmill (something I would have sworn was awful) is… Read more⇢

A surprising double workout today! I think it’s important to stick to your training plan – but just as important to be flexible. I ran 5.2 miles at an 8:45 pace, started slow, finished a little faster. Nothing special, but it was a relatively easy effort. Then I got the… Read more⇢