I’m not talking about qualifying for Boston or running the Great Wall of China, but rather the dreams that happen at night. I have vivid, crazy dreams, but until last night they’ve never been about running. Blame it on being up in the middle of the night suspecting a foot-of-the-bed dog poop ambush (they didn’t, [Read More]
Running as Therapy Couch?
Week 2 half marathon training went like this: Total mileage: 21.6 Monday: Rest Tuesday: Race Pace intervals 5 miles Wednesday: 4 miles easy Thursday: Running Drills, strength Friday: Hill repeats 5.4 miles. The icy roads didn’t do me any favors, but I didn’t break a hip either, so win! Saturday: Heavy weights. Let the picture [Read More]
A Perfect Run and More Weekend Fun
It’s been cold pretty much everywhere. Getting out to run has been no picnic. I got out yesterday for 7 or 8. After being in the single digits, 19 degrees was a balmy treat. It was one of those runs that just felt right. No urge to stop in the first mile. No longing to [Read More]
Things I Learned On My Break From the Marathon
It’s been more than a year since my last marathon. This was the first voluntary (not injury-induced) break I’ve taken from at least one marathon per year since 2006. I lived to tell about it. Here’s what I learned: Time flies. Maybe even moreso without marathon training in the mix. It’s still really fun watching [Read More]
How to Stay Strong Mentally During a Long Run
Since we’re in the thick of race season and not a week goes by that I don’t get an email asking for tips on how to stay positive mentally when the going gets tough, I thought I’d share some things you can do to head off a race-time wig out. Know the course: Drive it [Read More]
September by Number
Miles Run: 62 Mile on bike: 92 Miles walking: 8 Fitness: Plenty of leg and core workouts, but since I’m a schlock, I did not log so nothing official. Animal encounters: 2 dogs, 2 snakes (one dead, one very much alive. I am scarred for life). Races: Two 5ks Podium Finishes: 2. because I rock…and the grandmaster AG [Read More]
MAF Training
Shhhh……MAF’ing in progress. I’m slowing it down: 180 minus your age, in case you were wondering. My first outing felt leisurely and feathery light. I’m pretty sure I looked like this: But soon the Secretariat in me wanted to be done and I fought the urge to pick it up and blaze home. There is [Read More]
Excuses
Forgive me body for I have sinned. It has been 3 days since my last run. Gasp! I may not be the best eater, I may be far from the fastest runner, but one thing is for sure. I will get out and run 3x/week….even if it’s a leaden, snail-paced one laced with profanity. At [Read More]
5 Tips for Running at Altitude
Do you have a race high in the mountains on your bucket list? Running at altitude is a fantastic experience and training at altitude has many benefits. Here are some things to consider before you go to make your experience a positive one: 1. You can’t train at altitude if you live at sea level [Read More]
Souvenirs and Runners Who Love Them
Let’s talk souvies: You know, the stuff we drag home from vacation…and since we’re mostly runners here, let’s include the stuff we get at race expos as well. I posed this question on the MHS Facebook page and most of the responses included an apparel item of some sort. Me? I did snag 2 shirts on [Read More]
