You know, it is pretty easy to be inspired by runners and their stories. There is rarely a runner’s blog that I stumble across or a story I hear that does not engage me, inspire me, and motivate me. Most recently I came across the blog of Tracey Outlaw called “52.4 Miles in 48 Hours: … Continue reading »
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Comfort zones
Into my second week of running, I’m skittish. As I keep worrying about potential re-injury (stress fractures), I’m in this place where I’m slightly faster than last year, but not as fast as the group in front of me. Gauging what is smart in terms of moderating intensity and progress versus what is an excuse … Continue reading »
Photo a day (13/366): A wintry mix
What a difference a day makes. Temperatures fell to the upper teens today. My thought? Go outside, get some winter weather pix.
I thought a small park near where I grew up would be an interesting place to shoot — bright-colored equipment, gray skies, and ice. Continue reading »
Marathon training 2: Electric boogaloo
So, I was sitting at a red light the other day heading into work when I saw this from my car windshield – snow. The accumulation was not much. It was more of a microburst of flurries that didn’t last too long. Boy, was it cold outside though. As I sat there, waiting for … Continue reading »
