Running Behind a Carrot
It’s fairly taboo to talk about carrots in public but we all know we talk about it in private on long runs with our friends. Carrot, I must point out, is not a sexist label and can as easily be...
View ArticleThe 7 Lesser Sins of Racing
Road running, like most sports, has its own rules of etiquette. If you’re inexperienced you should be aware of these, or you’re not going to make many friends. Cutting corners short. Even tiny little...
View ArticleThings I Always Do That Drive Me Crazy
As a runner, there are some things that I constantly do that drive myself crazy. Some of them are so simple and stupid, yet I never seem to learn. Always wearing too many layers: It doesn’t matter...
View Article10 Easy Ways To Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Runners know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Rest is important not only for the next day’s performance, but for long-term growth and conditioning. There’s nothing worse than a 10-mile training...
View ArticleThe Joys of Spring
I have been waiting for four month to run in shorts. Running at the indoor track doesn’t count. I’m a layering kind of guy and boy did I ever layer this winter. One drifit shirt with long sleeve...
View ArticleThe Life and Time of an Age Grouper
I am an age grouper, plain and simple. As a matter of fact I am the 3rd fasted runner in my age group in the area regardless of distance. How do I know this? Because I have come in 3rd in my age group...
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