The 20 Miler & Half Long Run

The 20 Miler & Half Long Run

The 20 Miler The 20 Miler. Some runners love it. Some runners dread it. I’m a back and forth kinda guy. Some years I look forward to it and others not so much. It usually depends upon how well the training season went. Looking back I really enjoyed my last 20...
Race Day Coming Quick

Race Day Coming Quick

Race Day – 27 Days and Counting Down Race day is coming quick. It’s less than 3 weeks away. Wow! How does that happen? The marathon planning team is in full prep swing. We’re getting ready to make this a fabulous run for you. That single day when all...
Running Technique

Running Technique

Running Technique How’s your running technique?  When I first started running I didn’t think too much about technique. I just got out an old sweatshirt, sweatpants and put on a pair of Keds.  Personally, I think that is the way to start. Just get out...
Injury Season

Injury Season

It’s Injury Season An injury can take you out. Ask any experienced runner. There’s nothing more frustrating than reaching the end of the tunnel with your race in sight and – boom – an injury: you twist an ankle, blow out a knee or pull a...
What About Gels

What About Gels

What About Gels I avoided gels for a long time. I think most people are smarter than me. I avoided gels because I like energy drinks. Gatorade is my favorite. If you’ve ever combined energy drinks and gels you know it’s a mistake. You’re body...
You Know You’re A Runner if

You Know You’re A Runner if

You Know You’re a Runner if . . . You know you’re a runner (YKYAR) if you get up early on your day off when you could totally sleep in and go for a run instead. I worked last Saturday and Sunday so Monday and Tuesday were my “weekend”. Everyone...

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