When I train for a half marathon I tend to add miles very gradually. Even when I’m coming into training with weeks of regular running under my belt, I like to take it slow. Mostly I do this out of laziness. I mean, I could run an extra mile or two on a sunny Saturday… Read More Running Pet Peeve #27: Doubt
This past weekend my wife and I celebrated Valentine’s Day by making a date to visit our local running shoe store. We’d just started training for our next half marathon and were in need of some new kicks. (Do the kids still use the term kicks to describe footwear?) We tried on multiple brands and… Read More Running Shoes, Beer and the Post Office
Dear Running… We’ve come a long way. After spending years in a sort of “on-again, off-again” flirtation, you eventually wrestled me down and convinced me to make a commitment. When I was a younger man, I only sought your sweet embrace when I was trying to lose a few pounds or get myself in better… Read More Happy Valentine’s Day, Running
It’s 6:09am. On a Tuesday. I’ve already hit the snooze button. But those nine sweet minutes or extra sleep are over. I have to get up now. I have to run. This is what I tell myself as I hit the snooze button again. … Read More Here I Go Again…
The Reluctant Runner 