Chattering teeth. Goosebumps. Chills. Sound appealing? What if I added “less sore,” “faster recovery” and “injury prevention” to that list? Interested? During every marathon training season, ice baths become part of my training regimen after runs longer than 16 miles. I’ve posted pictures and comments on Twitter and Facebook in the last few months about […] Read more
11. ONE-ONE. Double hockey sticks. 5 + 6. Eleven. That’s how many days I will not be able to run. During one of the most critical 2 week-periods leading up to the Marine Corp Marathon at the end of this month. You might remember last week that I candidly shared the untold story about saddle […] Read more
Two days ago, I became a half Ironman finisher for the first time. Six months of training culminated in one truly amazing weekend. I’m pretty sure I experienced the entire spectrum of emotions across Saturday and Sunday: Sheer terror. Uncertainty. Excitement. Hope. Pain. Triumph. Pure joy. There are so many things I could say and […] Read more
There is nothing better than reading or hearing the story of someone who has found running and is about to complete their first big race. No matter how many inspiring stories I read about awesome people who have become fit, lost weight and have found true joy in their lives from running, it never gets […] Read more
Last Saturday, I ran my first 21-mile run in preparation for the Marine Corps Marathon. During my training season, I typically run 2 21-mile runs 3 weeks apart before tapering for a marathon. This is the longest mileage I run before the race. For 21-milers, I try to channel my inner race day as much […] Read more