Don’t ever take your health for granted—do something positive about exercise and nutrition every day One year ago, as I am writing this, I just finished a workout with positive thoughts that I would run until I’m 100. But as I walked around the living room to...
After a very slow and challenging recovery from my heart attack and heart failure during April-June, 2021, I was given permission to start running. I could only run for 3 seconds/walk for 45-60 seconds at first. With numerous ups and downs I kept running...
Some beginners assume that they must work toward the day when they don’t have to take any walk breaks at all. This is up to the individual, but is not recommended. Remember that you decide what ratio of run-walk-run to use. There is no rule that requires you to hold...
A half hour run on Tuesday and Thursday will maintain the endurance gained on the weekend. This is the minimum and results in the lowest injury rate. If you are already running more than this, without aches and pains, you can continue if you wish. As you will see in...
Almost every long distance runner, including most of those training for the Olympic Trials could benefit from more days off running per week. Age will ultimately dictate how many more days off you will need. If you experience lingering fatigue, aches or pains: Those...
