Are you a new runner who’s slightly overwhelmed by all the running information, training plans, nutrition advice and gear out there? Not sure where to start or what’s right for you? Are you a runner who recently finished your first half marathon or marathon and wants to improve or get faster next time around? Are you […] Read more
Thirty-four years ago today, I entered this world a week late – an early sign that life would be on my own terms, even then. As I reflect back on the past 365 days, year 34 was full of change. It was filled with the unknown from the very first moment, yet it was brimming […] Read more
During the past four years, I’ve written 535 articles about running on this small corner of the Internet. It’s not successful race experiences, training insights, inspiring fitness stories, tips for how to be your best runner, giveaways or triathlon advice that resonate most with people. It’s the moments of struggle, hardship and sometimes what feels like downright […] Read more
It is easy to encourage runners who are struggling or give coaching advice to those who aren’t yet where they want to be. Be patient, I say. Don’t compare yourself to where you once were or where others are. Don’t judge yourself so harshly. Focus only on where you are today and on what you […] Read more
You never know where you will find inspiration. Sometimes it is in the way shells react to waves. Sometimes it is in a desert landscape. Sometimes it is more literal in an incredible story. The truth is, inspiration is all around us, and it often appears when we’re least expecting it. This week, I found […] Read more