Motivation Monday: Sunday Trail Runs are Back

We're bringing back our Sunday morning trail group!   Let's run together and explore the amazing network of fire roads, switchbacks, single tracks and splendor that is Marin County. You don't have to be fast, you don't have to be experienced but please know there aren't any coaches or run leaders so once we share the …

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Runners Rule

Tuesdays and Thursdays I run with my friend Stephanie.  We stick to the same route, distance and run at a pace so we are able to catch up on each other's goings on while we run.  We also find random stuff funny, often funny enough to double us over laughing.   Plus we share an appreciation …

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Dirt

This weekend marks the return of our trail run series!  For those interested in getting off the pavement and onto the dirt you are welcome to join us this Sunday, May 28th. The run starts at 8:30 am sharp.  We'll start at the Ross Post Office and run towards the Natalie Coffin Greene Park.  From there we'll …

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Hating on Heat

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. …

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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!   …

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How to Run a Trail Race

Ok runners, congrats on signing up for that trail race!  It's so exciting and it's going to be a lot of fun. But first, lets get some of the ground, er, trail rules out of the way first. Own Your Speed If you are fast line up towards the front.  Passing on trails is kind …

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Sunday Runs Are In Full Swing

One of the challenges I've had is finding a group that I could run with.  Correction.  Finding a group that didn't leave me in the dust or lap me on the track.  Talk about humiliating!! So I put together a Sunday Run series that anyone could join; no matter what level.  I pick a route …

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Hill Repeats

So my friend Stephanie and I are running a trail half marathon in mid-June so we wanted to get some serious hills under out belts.  We are lucky to live in a place that has plenty of trails to choose from so we decided to hit the Marinwood trails and go out for a 90 …

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Become a Trailblazer

Are you a treadmill junkie or keep your running to the streets?  Well, let 2016 be the year you head to the hills and try out a trail. Trail running is a lot of fun and will take your running to new heights.  Literally!  It also builds ankle, calf and leg strength because of the …

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