I don't like to run in the heat and I definitely don't perform well in the heat. And this fact was confirmed in April at the Ragnar So Cal event. I had 2 long legs, a 12.2 miler and a 9.8 miler starting at 2:00 pm and noon respectively. Both runs were on sunny days with …
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Off to the Races
We're deep into Spring and that, boys and girls means it's prime running season. And more importantly, racing season. I've got 3 races in the bag so far (a 4 miler, a Ragnar and a 10 miler) and 5 more planned. Here's what I have on the books. Angel Island Adventure Race - Angel Island. …
Not So Drought Resistant
Here in CA there's always talk of the drought. Or, rather "The Drought". We are told to shorten our showers; urged to let our lawns die or replace them with drought resistant plants; turn off the faucet; allow our yellow to mellow,etc. And that's all good. I'm all for conserving where we can and help lessen …
Work It
I run an outdoor fitness program. And when I talk to people about the program there's a mixture of responses but over half go like this. Is there running? I don't run. So I explain that yes we do run but that you can walk, run/walk, etc. The main goal is to move and we …
Checking In
Here's a life hack to help you reach your goals. It's called a check-in. It can be weekly, every 2 weeks or even once a month. And all the check-in involves is re-establishing your goals and identifying what you need to do to stay on track. Because I'll tell you, it's so easy to let …
Power to the Plants
A plant-based diet is one based on fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes; and it excludes or minimizes meat (including chicken and fish), dairy products, and eggs, as well as highly refined foods like bleached flour, refined sugar, and oil. Yesterday marked the end of a 30-Day Challenge. I committed to eating a *mostly* plant-based …
People Who Need People
I grew up playing mostly team sports. I understand and appreciate being a team player. You are a spoke in the wheel, a cog in the thingie. A whole that is greater than its parts. To pile on the analogies. As a runner there's no team, it is a solitary endeavor. But I'll tell you, it's a …
Accountability Tricks
Forget motivation, try holding yourself accountable and you may find more success. Think about it, when have a deadline at work your boss doesn't care if you are motivated or not, the job has to get done. Here are some tried and true methods to help keep you accountable as you work toward your goals. Watch the …
New Gear
In marketing speak I'm a "late adapter". Which means I don't jump on trends early, in fact, by the time I get around to new things, they aren't new. Which leads me to my Garmin. I have had the same Garmin 435 since 2006. And while new watches came to market, I was fine with my …
How to Love your Heart
Happy Valentine's Day! Today I'm sharing the love with a quick tip to keep your ticker strong. But first, some very simple science. Cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow and volume. This higher volume of fresh, oxygenated blood will, over time, force the left ventricle to adapt and enlarges. (The body is amazing at adaptations, if you haven't …
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