After being off last week, this week was all about getting back to reality. It was a busy and tiring week in general, plus a big week in terms of marathon training. Oh, and we also had another heat wave with excessive heat warnings all week! For most of my early morning runs the temps were already in the mid 70s with 95% humidity. I think by now I'm sort of used to it though. It's been a hot summer! Anyway, let's discuss ... Read the Post...
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What It Would Be Like To Have All the Running Resources
Last week I was off from work, which meant I had more time for running. It was also a big week for track and field in the Olympics. Talk about inspiring! But all of that had me thinking about what it takes to get to that kind of level of running, and what holds back everyday runners like you and I. What would running be like if we had all the running resources? By "running resources" I mean time, money, and access to ... Read the Post...
Training Week 8: Staycation 2021
This week I was off from work, with no vacation plans. So it was staycation 2021! Rob was off as well, and we had considered keeping Grayson home a few of the days but since he had missed so much time from being sick we sent him on his usual days. This allowed us to get a lot done around the house and do some relaxing as well! It was a really solid week of running. Not really much of a surprise there, since being ... Read the Post...
Racing Mistakes To Avoid As You Return to Running Races
As many of us are returning to racing for the first time in over a year, it may be hard to remember all the things we should and shouldn't do during a race. Good thing I wrote this post back when I was racing more! If you're getting back into racing, make sure you avoid these racing mistakes. They're all pretty common but also avoidable! Here are the top 8 mistakes to avoid at your next race. Starting out too ... Read the Post...