2/4/2020 – Tuesday. I didn’t end up running today. I must have hurt my right ankle a little bit playing tennis yesterday. Every time I walk and bend my foot, at least after sitting for a little while, there is pain in what feels like my achilles tendon. I spoke with Ginn and decided to …
You have watched people outside running and seem to be in great shape. Maybe you have heard friends or colleagues discussing races they are planning on competing in. Perhaps you have been thinking about how you would like to get in better shape, lose some weight or want a new hobby. No matter what the …
I don’t profess to be the perfect runner, or always stay on my schedule 100% of the time. I wish I could be that dedicated to running full time, or working full time, or having the perfect diet all of the time. Some nights I even forget to put my retainer in but please don’t …
One of the more common questions I hear is how do you stay motivated to keep on a running schedule? First of all, running isn’t for everyone. Some people think it’s boring and difficult. I don’t think it is boring and I really like how I feel after I’m done. It can be difficult, but …
My trip to Phoenix was awesome on so many levels. I truly planned this trip out months in advance. I wanted to see so much in Arizona so planning was key. There was no specific reason for choosing to run in the Pride Run, Phoenix race, which is part of the Pride Run series. Certainly …
Running a full marathon is not on most people’s list of things they want to accomplish. It was certainly on my list for 2019. I had already run a handful of half marathons, so I was ready for this challenge. Initially, I had chosen to run in Utah, near Salt Lake City. I don’t know …
Training on a treadmill vs training with outdoor runs. I like both but there are advantages and disadvantages with each of them.
The Asheville Marathon was one of the best organized runs I have ever competed in. The grounds were breathtaking as was the cold weather. I definitely recommend.
This was my Alabama race. It was so different from the races prior to this one. I actually placed third!
Running Daufuskie Island Half marathon was a fun race and I was able to learn about the island’s history while I was there. I also learned about cramping while running.