If you are planning to run a long distance race in the near future you have already done a few long runs. If you are lucky, you have a group or at least a buddy to run with. Having a buddy along for the ride makes a long run seem, well, less long. It gives …
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2:10 Pacing Report
When I was asked to be a pace leader for the 2:10 half marathon leg of the San Francisco Marathon I was flattered but very nervous. Those nerves amplified significantly as I was waiting for the race to begin, holding my 2:10 Pace Sign and waiting for people to join me. It was foggy and …
Half-Marathon Madness
Well, that's what it seems like! I have been going back and forth about running the SF Half Marathon at the end of July. Yesterday I finally got off the stick and FINALLY signed up for the race. I paid my $90 (as a PacWest Athletics team member I saved $5) and got myself set …
Joy of Running
Ask a group of runners what other exercises they do (other than run) and you might get some blank stares. Runners generally, well, run. That IS their exercise of choice, either for convenience, pure love of the sport or are training for an event. Running can be of the Amish nature (shoes, shirt, shorts) or …
Wind Whipped and Wiped Out
When pondering what to write about on Facebook this morning, I got a comment from my friend Stacie suggesting that I write about how to walk or run in the wind. So here goes and thanks to Stacie for the idea. Three Steps for Easier Running/Walking in the Wind 1. Lean forward slightly at the …
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