During class I get a lot of moans and groans when I include hill repeats. I, too used to dread running hills because frankly it's hard work but have have learned a few tricks to make hill running easier. Here are 3 tips to get you to the top of that hill! Shorten Your Stride …
Month: July 2010
Running Resources
I purchased a new pair of running shoes yesterday at Arch Rival in Greenbrae and discovered a local Marin-based running group run by Kees Tuinzing. He's a long time fixture in Marin running. If anyone is interested in taking their running to the next level, check out this website for more information. I'm going to …
Good Luck to SF Runners!
The San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon is this weekend so good luck to those tackling this fun race. If you are toeing up to the starting line this weekend, here are 3 tips to make your race great! Part of the beauty and splendor of racing in San Francisco are the views and hills. …
Lightbulb Moments Don’t Happen Until the Lamp is Plugged In
Sometimes we get stuck. Whether in our jobs, a relationship or unhealthy habits. There is a lot of information out there to help one get un-stuck, there are entire sections at bookstores, tens of thousand avenues online or walls filled at the library devoted to becoming un-stuck. While our resources are seemingly endless, it takes …
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Tip of the Week
Here's a fresh way to look at a problem. Instead of dreading a challenging task or situation, walk towards it with arms wide open and embrace it. Be grateful you have the skills necessary to work through a problem, overcome an obstacle or complete that 3rd set of push ups. Take a deep breath and …
Patience is a Virtue
I was not born with a lot of patience which surprisingly didn't cause me any problems until I had kids . Being a parent with no patience is like mixing gasoline and a lit match. Kaboom! Training for marathons or any endurance event is similar. You can't rush through an 18-week marathon training plan. You …
Complimentary Compliments
I saw a gal I hadn't seen in a while. She looked fantastic which I told her and asked what she'd been doing. While my comment was completely sincere (she is looking fierce) here's the question; by complimenting someone on how good they look after a weight loss or a body improvement am I sending …
Best Post Run Snack EVER
Ok, I've tried a variety of post-run meals to fill the empty tank after a long run. I've eaten pancakes, waffles, eggs and bacon, egg white scrambles, bagels with peanut butter and egg and cheese bagel sandwiches. I used to crave the sweets after a long run but have moved to more savory, protein rich …
Steps to Success!
In order to grow, thrive and succeed in life you must learn how to push past your comfort zone. Sure we'd all like to achieve great things without discomfort, stress, embarrassment or failure, but the reality is that nothing great happens without a deep breath and a jump into the great unknown. Being able to …
Marathon Training Update
Ok last week Lisa and I tackled our 10-mile run, our first double digit run of our training. We decided to take advantage of the weather and ran from the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge down along Chrissy Field, the Marina Green up and over the hill and into Aquatic Park. Three light …
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