I was recently filling out a form that asked for my current marathon personal record. I realized I have no idea what mine is. It’s been years since I’ve done a marathon that isn’t either: 1) a crazy hilly trail […]
I usually write about running and fitness for its own sake. Working out so you are healthier or so you are well-trained for a goal race. Today, something totally different – physically preparing for active travel My History With Active […]
Both November and 2018 are quickly drawing to a close. This is sort of an in-between period for me – my next training cycle is just starting to ramp up (but for what I don’t know, more on this in […]
About a year ago, I wrote a post suggesting you set goals that are actually within your control. Many common goals people set (OK, goals that I set) aren’t really within my control. Goals like losing 5 pounds, getting a raise at work, or […]
Last Thanksgiving, I considered why I’m thankful for running. This year, I’ll be more general – what I’m thankful for (2018 edition). This Year, I Am Thankful… I’ve Stuck With Writing And Blogging I’d toyed around with blogging and writing […]
There’s just something about the conversations you have while running that are different from any other kind of conversation. This is for sure true when you run with the same group of people week after week for years on end […]
Apparently, it’s book week here at Puffin Picks. I’ve always been a huge reader, but the downside of writing more (both for this blog and elsewhere) is that I find myself reading less. But with the poor air quality in the […]
There are two basic categories of running injuries: The sudden – resulting from one terrible move or tumble The gradual – injuries that build up over time as a result of overuse and repetition. Based on what I’ve seen, the […]
I recently came across an article about how ‘slow runners’ are ruining marathons. The author ranted about hordes of selfie-taking, tutu-wearing, back-of-the-pack-runners who are ruining the purity of the marathon. I’m paraphrasing, but you get the idea. I didn’t look […]
Not that many years ago, I didn’t give all that much thought to run coaching. When I did think about it, it was only as a thing for elites and professionals, runners who are striving to win their age group […]