Today is June 1, start day. If you are reading this, you need motivation or encouragement to start, and this is NOT June 1 or the first day of any month, that is okay. Make this your Day 1 and START. Declare that this is where you begin, or pick ...
Read MoreMy relationship with running, for the past few months has been difficult, to say the least. Frustration has ruled the day, and, as with other relationships, frustration usually calls for some patience and listening. So, that's what I have done. It...
Read MoreMany times, when someone finds out that I run marathons, their reaction is confusion. Confusion first, and then, fear that I'll drag them into it! You can see the questions on their face and, sometimes, actually hear them ask, why? how? WHY? The...
Read MoreSo, you've signed up for your first marathon. Now what? If you want to enjoy the journey and survive the marathon, it is essential that you train SMART! There are about 1/2 a dozen things that will make the difference in your training and take ...
Read MoreRunning a marathon is an amazing experience. It is a journey that begins at the onset of training, rather than at the starting line. The actual marathon is the finish. It is the proving ground of your training. In the span of the marathon, you wil...
Read MoreIn my previous blog post, I talked about how I had been made over by a marathon. The process of training brought me through a particularly tough time, much like many others experience from time to time. The circumstances vary, but the feelings are...
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