Even the most experienced runners will make mistakes when running – making bad food or clothing choices. Running long runs at a pace that’s way too fast. After some runs, the couch may look so tempting to nap on – […]
I divide the people in my life into two major categories: runners and non-runners. The runners I largely know through various running clubs and fitness classes. With these people, my conversations are largely running focused: What are you training for? […]
Some runners swear by morning runs. For others, their day isn’t complete without a group run in the evening. There is no single ‘best time’ to run. I’ve read any number of studies that have claimed to find the ‘right’ […]
After my 50 mile race, I’m focusing on two things: rest and recovery. I might be focusing too much on recovery (read: I might be getting a touch lazy), but I’ll get back to it soon enough. Read prior Puffin […]
My relationship with running photos continues to evolve. Historically (read: pre-this blog), I hated pretty much everything run photo related. I never had any good race photos (seriously, how can my eyes always be closed!?) and other runners taking photos […]
Fair warning: this race was huge for me and I have thoughts. This recap is slightly epic… settle in… I’ve retold this story several times, but I’ll recap it here (again). Running a 50-mile race was never something I’d considered […]
After what seems like both the blink of an eye and forever, my training for the American River 50 mile race is wrapping up. At the start of 2019, this race wasn’t even remotely on my radar. But a chance […]
Disclosure: Body Glide sent me products for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. I’ve used original Body Glide for years. It’s one of the first things I grab when I’m preparing for a long run. Under-boob […]
Oakland Marathon: Pre-Race Thoughts At the end of last year’s Oakland Marathon, I said it was kinda bittersweet because it was likely my last Oakland Marathon. They had done several things in the weeks before the race (and on race […]
It’s Oakland Marathon week! What was (3 months ago) my end training goal is now just a training run en route to the bigger goal that appeared, out of nowhere, 2 months ago. Read Prior Recaps American River 50 Mile […]
