This is the week of the Master’s Golf Tournament. Occasionally, it is also Boston Marathon weekend, and I remember hunkering … More
Tag: Running
Conquering the Weather: Overcoming the Dread of Running in Rain, Heat, Humidity, and Wind
I dread running in the rain, heat, humidity, and wind. Is there a worse feeling than anxiously checking the 10-day … More
It Is Not The Critic Who Counts
On April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris. At 3 pm, before a crowd … More
Low Running Motivation? Here’s How to Get Back Running
Look, it happens to everyone. Some days you do not want to run. Your head is listing innumerable reasons to … More
How Long Does It Take to Lose Running Fitness During a Running Break?
My running coach told me to take a break from running after I finished my winter 5K training block. A … More
To Fast or Not to Fast on Your Rest Day from Running: The Benefits of Fasting for 24-Hours
I have a rest day from running, usually once per week. I decided to experiment with fasting on my rest … More
Running at High Altitude:How Runners Can Altitude Train
I visited Beech Mountain, North Carolina, on a family trip this past weekend. The mountain scenery was a refreshing change … More
Product Certification: What it Means for Your Safety and Your Running
The supplement industry is plagued with countless options that promise to boost athletic performance, hasten recovery, and stimulate muscle growth. … More
Does Running Lower Cholesterol?
Yes, running will help you lower cholesterol. But that is not the whole story.Many runners assume they do not have … More
Running Injury: Coping through the 5 Stages of Grief
I recently suffered an injury during my recent marathon training block. Things were going well; I was five weeks from … More
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