The winter is winding down. It might not seem like it, what with the cold temperatures still lingering, but I know spring is on its way because the amount of daylight hours is increasing and my mood has gone from cranky to slightly less cranky. While I’d really like spring to pick up the pace,… Read More Running Pet Peeve #8: Running Noses
Saturday morning’s weather was crummy. It was everything people loathe about the Pacific Northwest: cool temps, an overcast sky, and a slight hint of rain in the air. They were the type of conditions I hate to be out in and very disappointing for the start of Memorial Day Weekend. Yet, on this particular morning, none… Read More Running Pet Peeve #22: Not Running
This may seem like the cantankerous ramblings of a cynical, bitter runner, but ask yourself, what has Ludvine done to deserve her impressive half marathon time and the accompanying fame and notoriety?… Read More Running Pet Peeve #15: Racing Dogs
If there’s one thing we know about human beings, it’s that we have a propensity for making mistakes. The history of mankind is littered with smart people making dumb decisions and I am certainly no exception. I’ve never done anything as monumentally idiotic as start a land war in Asia, but I’ve made my fair… Read More Running Pet Peeve #2: Running Streaks
One of the great things about the running community is that they’re a pretty inclusive bunch. Each race features participants of every age, race, creed and speed. You don’t have to be fast, you just have to get out there and give it your best. Choose a pace and cross the finish line… eventually. For… Read More Running Pet Peeve #14: Race Walkers
There’s nothing that makes you feel more like a runner than donning your bib number on race day. No matter how old and slow you are, there’s still a part of you that thinks, “You know who else wears a race bib? Usain Bolt. And Molly Huddle. And that Meb guy who won the Boston… Read More Running Pet Peeve #5: Race Bibs
This past Sunday I enjoyed a delightful run; a nicely paced five miles accompanied by a finely crafted playlist on my IPod. It was the longest distance I’d attempted thus far in my half marathon training and my legs held up exceptionally well. However, the real highlight was the weather. The skies were sunny and clear and… Read More Running Pet Peeve #3: Tights
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
For whatever reason, I seem to run races in bunches. I can go months without strapping on a timing tracker or bib number then suddenly I’m inundated with races. And apparently summer is the season when this phenomenon hits its peak. Last summer I managed to run four races on four consecutive weekends. While I… Read More Six Days, Two 5Ks and an Injured Toe
Money is tight this year. But is it tight enough to impede my race calendar?… Read More Running Out of Money
The Reluctant Runner 