marathon… I am Sisyphus 7 Nov 201322 Jun 2014 Read this: Sub Elite Runners Chase Improvement And then read this: In many ways marathoning is the modern version of Sisyphus and the stone. We try and try and…
Running & Thinking… I hope this doesn’t happen. 15 Oct 201322 Jun 2014 The Marine Corps Marathon means so much to so many. I hope this doesn't happen http://www.runnersworld.com/races/shutdown-could-cancel-marine-corps-marathon
running… Three (untrue) things summer running makes me think 20 Aug 201322 Jun 2014 It happens every summer. I tell myself I'll remember what heat and humidity do to me. I remind myself of the physiological benefits of running in this Alabama climate. I…
Boston Marathon… My Favorite Hat 16 Apr 201322 Jun 2014 I have yet to run Boston. So this isn't a marathon hat. But it represents the BAA and it reminds me of a dream. I wear it today for Boston
Running & Thinking… For Boston 16 Apr 201322 Jun 2014 Wearing a race shirt and some of my favorite running shoes today. For Boston
Running & Thinking… On Boston 15 Apr 201322 Jun 2014 Got a comment from a reader of the blog asking if I was in Boston today and if I was ok. It is pretty well known my deep desire to…
Running & Thinking… Keeping the Hay in the Barn 23 Nov 201222 Jun 2014 I'm in the heart of my marathon taper, and besides feeling incredibly fat and lazy, I also realize that taper is a necessary and vital part of marathon training. As…
Running & Thinking… What I wish NYRR would say about the NY Marathon 31 Oct 201222 Jun 2014 This is my opinion. Mine only. I have no stake in this decision whether they hold the race or not. But we are faced with an ethical and moral dilemma.…
CIM… 325.78 31 Oct 201222 Jun 2014 As October comes to a close and I can now catch a glimpse of the beginning of the end of my 8th marathon training cycle, I want to celebrate my…
Running & Thinking… It is good to be back! (Marathon training that is) 21 Sep 201222 Jun 2014 Man, I missed it. I missed long runs early in the morning. The crazy sleepy I have as I rise at 4:15 each day. The quiet dark and solitude of…
Running & Thinking… I need “that moment” 15 Jul 201222 Jun 2014 It's been a while. About two years, to be exact, since I finished a race or a workout and felt that moment of triumph, joy, relief, accomplishment, so much that…
