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Running Pet Peeve #8: Running Noses

March 5, 2018 Dave1 Comment

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

Running Pet Peeve #22: Not Running

May 31, 2016 Dave1 Comment

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

Running Pet Peeve #15: Racing Dogs

January 27, 2016June 13, 2016 Dave1 Comment

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

Running Pet Peeve #2: Running Streaks

September 1, 2015January 13, 2016 Dave8 Comments

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

Running Pet Peeve #14: Race Walkers

August 26, 2015January 13, 2016 Dave5 Comments

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

Running Pet Peeve #5: Race Bibs

May 19, 2015January 13, 2016 Dave3 Comments

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

Running Pet Peeve #3: Tights

March 11, 2015January 13, 2016 Dave5 Comments

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

Running Pet Peeve #27: Doubt

February 24, 2015January 13, 2016 Dave1 Comment

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

Six Days, Two 5Ks and an Injured Toe

July 13, 2016 Dave2 Comments

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

Running Out of Money

January 22, 2018 Dave1 Comment

Money is tight this year. But is it tight enough to impede my race calendar?… Read More Running Out of Money

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