Ultramarathon. The mere mention of the word intimidates many runners. The marathon itself can be a big undertaking, requiring months of training, too many sacrifices to count, and the inevitable highs and lows of arduous training. Surely, ultramarathon …
…Time to have some fun. This post is mostly for entertainment – after all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
There have been a lot of celebrities who’ve run marathons. What can we learn from …
…It’s game time.
The Philadelphia Marathon is on November 20, only 76 short days away. This is week seven of my 17 week training plan.
I’ve already had to alter my schedule based on my original program, which highlights …
…“The hay’s in the barn!” is a common phrase that runners say as they near their goal race.
It’s an old saying… maybe you heard your dad say it back in the ’90’s. Distance runners say the funniest things……
…What good is running in paradise if you don’t document the sights to share with others?
Last month I spent 5 days on the Big Island in Hawaii for my honeymoon. While I didn’t put in a ton of …
…If you’re a beginning runner or someone who hasn’t raced much, race day can be terrifying.
The pressure of testing your fitness level, your mental resolve, and finally seeing if all that hard work was worth it is culminating …
…“Hills are speed work in disguise.” – Frank Shorter
With a good hill, you can train almost perfectly. Hills build leg strength, increase your running economy (efficiency), prevent injuries, reduce impact forces on your legs, increase stride power, and …
…I have a confession. I’m obsessed with optimizing my life. Whether it’s finances (yes, I have a Roth IRA!), marathon workouts, decluttering and living more like a minimalist, or getting the best night’s sleep, I’m fascinated by learning …
…Last night, the Strength Running Team got an email from me with the newest guide: How to Stay Fit on Vacation: A Simple Guide to Maintaining Fitness While You’re Sipping Cocktails.
The title is long, but I had …
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