We runners are a nosy bunch. We want answers to our burning questions. Where's the closest 10K? How should I go about speed work? What should my pace be for an upcoming marathon? Where can I find inexpensive running shorts? Where can I find a trail map for Mt. Tam? In this day and age, …
Month: January 2009
Don’t be Daft
I almost ran into a runner last night. In my SUV. I mean, I wasn't really going to hit him, but I didn't see him at all until I was almost next to him. And no, it was not because I was on my cell phone or that my truck is so big I can't …
Take a Hike
Because I'm a runner, I don't walk much. I mean I walk from here to there or to the store and back, but I don't walk as any form of exercise. If I can go for a walk, I can just as easily go for a run. I know that sounds smug, but the truth …
Tip of the Week
Here's a simple tip to help you get organized for your running or exercise. Keep a duffle bag packed with essential gear so when you leave the house it's all together. Here's a sample of what I keep in my running bag and gym bag. Running Bag Ipod, headphones and charger in a makeup case, …
Running Circles Around Myself
I've deliberately avoided track workouts since I did one with Tamalpa Runners about 6 years ago. I joined the group with my friend Harold. We thought it would improve our running and help with our speed. One Tuesday evening we joined the group at the SR High track. We did a warm up through the …
Mind Games
I think about running a lot. I think about where I should run next, how far I should run, if I should do speed work or a hill run. I think about whether I should really have brussels sprouts with dinner the night before a long run (the answer to that question should always be …
Getting to the Core of the Situation
In this month's issue of Runner's World magazine (February 2009) there is a great article on the benefits of core training for runners (pages 55-58). For those of you who don't get out much, core training refers to exercises that strengthen your torso (think abs and your back). Having a strong core helps to power …
New Shoes Cure the Blues
Running is a relatively inexpensive sport. It's cheaper than therapy and the running clothes you buy last a really, really, really long time. (Let's give a shout out to that indestructible fabric: polyester). The one piece of equipment you will need to invest in are your running shoes. Please don't even consider taking up running …
Group Effort
When I started running, I did so with Team in Training. In addition to the long runs on the weekends, there were organized runs twice a week. One was a track workout and the other was a Buddy Run. A Buddy Run was where one of the group leaders would plan a mid-week run of …
Travel the Trails
We live in a trail runners' paradise. Within a 20 minute drive from I can be at a trail head and be a billy goat for an hour or so. Running on trails offers a break from the day to day running on concrete or asphalt and a chance to take in the beauty of …
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