Be Smart, Take Care Of Your Heart
One of the great things about being a runner is the community of people that you meet. These are fellow runners who you train with, race with, share stories with.…
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Reflecting on 2020
The holiday season is upon us! You know, that jolly season where we runners celebrate the accomplishments of 2020 and make plans for 2021! Traditionally, at this “most wonderful time…
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A Stroller Story
I was cruising down the road at my comfort pace while pushing the Kelty stroller on a bright summer day. I’d logged hundreds of miles like this since my daughter…
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Are You Eating to Maximize Performance?
Look, I’m not saying you’re not eating healthy. I’m sure you’re getting in all your whole grains, all your avocados, and all your chicken. That’s great! The question is… is…
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Finding Your Joy
One of the most fun parts of working at the store is that I get to meet lots of people. I get to hear their stories about what their plans…
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Have You Ever Been in a Running Slump?
Have you ever been in a running slump? And I don’t mean your pace and race times slowing down… I mean have you ever just not felt like running for weeks…
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What is Value?
Sometime in the early 1980’s, I mopped floors, wiped tables, washed dishes and unpacked boxes at a local sub shop for months in order to squirrel away enough money to…
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The Miles of Trials and the Trial of Miles – an Antidote to Negativity
Like many runners, in the week leading up to a major race I can’t help but notice the negative thoughts lingering in the back of the mind. “You didn’t train…
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What’s Your One Thing?
Have you ever had an incredibly busy day, but looked back when it was over and wondered if you actually got anything done? Worse yet, have you experienced days (or…
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The Roller Coaster of Running: Setbacks and Surges
Recently, I experienced something that every runner dreads almost as much as shin splints or icy sidewalks. Seemingly out of nowhere, a promising training block took a turn for the…