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. …
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 …
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 …
Watch Your Step
Hello running friends! The time changes this weekend, plunging us early am runners back into darkness while allowing the after work crowd some daylight running. Whether you run with the sun or in the dark it's always important to be aware of your surroundings. Drivers are distracted. Bike riders and dog walkers also pose a …
The Write Stuff
I've been running for over 16 years but never got into the habit of tracking my miles. Never wrote them down, never added them up. Sure, I've had a Garmin since 2006 but until last year wasn't very good about syncing it up and downloading my runs. I think the longest I went without syncing it was …
4 Tips To Get On With It
Today we talk about getting back on track or how you re-boot your workout program. Let’s say you are a runner, and you run 3, 4 or 5 times a week. Maybe you’re training for a race or just trying to stay fit, whatever. Then something happens and you have to take a few days …
Keli’s Super Fun Super Bowl Fun Run II
Keli's Super Fun Super Bowl Fun Run (part 2) is back. And it's free. That's right. No registration fee. No processing fee. No parking fee. Granted, there won't be medals, awards or crowd support but the view is sublime! And did I mention it's free? When: Super Bowl Sunday (February 5th for those of you …
Run and Done. Now What?
So I've been in the post-marathon meh phase. The race is done, the medal hung, the race number pinned to the wall with the others. My body is recovered, any soreness or aches have subsided, people are tired of hearing about it and the race photos came out and as usual, they are awful! …
Over the Hump
My marathon is in less than 2 weeks away so I'm in what is considered a "taper" phase. The training has peaked and now I start to scale back; both in mileage and intensity. In theory it's so I'm rested and prepared for the race. In my reality it's prime-time for freaking out. Am I …
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