I am pretty disciplined about my workout schedule. Even on vacation. Whether a 10 day Hawaiian getaway or a 4 day road trip, I set a plan to get in the bare minimum of exercise each day. Bare minimum? Yep. Just enough to break a sweat and stick to my schedule. Because let's be real …
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The Reach
Goals are important to me. They are tangible things I can work towards and that really suits my personality. I don't do well when I'm not pointed in a direction. Besides, I'm a validation-whore who needs to have these accomplishments in my memory bank. Or posted on Facebook. No surprise there. I've got some …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lucky 13
The Plan So this was the 13th week of my training. I had a long run and some speed work tossed in to the mix. In full disclosure, the Thursday tempo runs cause me anxiety. Speed work is my mental kryptonite. But there's no 'opt-out' button in my training. I mean I could skip things …
Following the Plan
Today was a really rainy day in my neck o' the woods. Luckily I don't mind the rain. And even if I did, it wouldn't matter because I don't have a back up plan for my training runs. So into the dark and rainy morning I went and 8.42 miles later I sloshed back …
A Hamster on a Wheel
My first week of the training plan for my upcoming marathon is over and despite of some "technical things" I had to work out it's been good. Here's a recap for those who are interested or need a good laugh 🙂 The Plan First, the plan I originally selected had me starting on a Monday …
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