I just ran the Ironhorse Half Marathon in Midway KY (near Lexington). Quaint downtown, beautiful horse farms, stone and wooden fences, fall colors, and really friendly people. Because of limited parking the enrollment is limited (@1200 I believe). This is an asset...
My comeback after the hip fracture continues: On August 19 I ran my second marathon after my return from the hip fracture I suffered in March and April. My "return to marathoning" occurred in Missoula, last month. This month I ran the...
Run slowly – the frontal lobe is activated by running, but too much stress reduces effectiveness Get into a rhythm – provides structure, stimulation, and a positive environment for both left and right brain activity Have a mantra – it should mention the problem, or be...
HEAT—Important Information You cannot run as fast when the temperature rises above 60F/14C. If you slow down 30 seconds a mile for every 5F increase above 60F, you can be the one who is finishing strong, passing other runners at the end. For every second you run too...
Countless times I have seemingly hit a dead end during school, family issues, business problems, not enough time, etc. In cases of ultimate frustration I almost always put on the running duds and put one foot in front of the other. Within 10 minutes I feel better. The...
All runners have bad days. The most prominent factor that sets a champion apart from others is the ability to move forward after a setback. Spend a few minutes trying to learn what you may have done that brought on the problem and you will improve in many...