My good pal Katie recently asked me if I had any New Year’s Resolutions. Back in the day, when I liked to torture and then punish myself, they were of the usual variety; starve to lose a few pounds and submit to a ridiculously intense exercise program. I think the last resolution I made was …
Month: December 2008
Five Fave Runs
There are great places to run in Marin. I've included five that I do on a regular basis and that I enjoy. I will also be listing some of my favorite longer runs for those of you who like to do more than 6 or 7 miles. Enjoy! Tennesee Valley (Mill Valley) 3 miles This …
Dreams of Boston Danced in Her Head
It’s not a secret that I am a results-driven individual. Doing something for fun is all fine and dandy and I can play that way if I’m forced to. But when it comes down to it, I like to see results. Whether it’s organizing my filing cabinet or going for a run, I like to …
Naked Running
Got your attention, didn't I? Sorry, I'm a big believer that running is a fully clothed sport and cannot advocate running sans apparel. Nope. Today's topic is on the running blahs (you'll understand the headline in a minute). As some of you know, I completed the ING NY Marathon in early November. I took three …
Cookies and Candy and Sweets. Oh My!
If you have struggles like I do this time of year, then you will appreciate and understand today's post. My house is a veritable battlefield and the war is me versus Christmas treats. I have boxes of See's candy in the cupboard, a completed gingerbread house sitting on my counter, pumpkin bread in the refrigerator, …
Feeling the Need for Speed
Fartleks, chase the rabbit, intervals, Yasso 800's are all terms used when doing speed work. No matter what method you choose to incorporate into your training, the common denominator is this. If you want to run faster, you have to train your legs, body and mind to run faster. That is ultimately accomplished by (you …
Pumpkin Bread
I love to cook. Around the holidays I love to bake. A few years ago, Lisa gave me her pumpkin bread recipe and it's been a family favorite ever since. This recipe makes two full size loaves or 6-8 mini loaves which are great to give as gifts. Enjoy the recipe and share some …
Just Say Yes!
Henry Ford is credited with the phrase “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right”. I was having a conversation with a personal trainer last night at a dinner party. We were discussing some new workout techniques and the challenge of getting clients to accept that they can lift the weight or do …
Stretch it Out
We all know the benefit of a post-run stretch; increased flexibility, it helps flush lactic acid out of the muscles helping to prevent soreness and stiffness. Stretching also helps elongate the muscles to counteract the shortening effect of running. However, if you're like me, you don't think about stretching until your body tightens and it …
A Case to Race
You know, there are runners out there that sign up for a race, train for it and actually win. They get a trophy and a big fake cardboard check with their name on it. I'm awed by people who compete at any level of racing and come across that tape as a winner. Whether it …
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