Snoqualmie Railroad Days 10k Race Review
Last Saturday, I packed my bags, got in my buddy’s stick shift Toyota Corolla and rode shotgun for 3 hours to North Bend, WA. Now why in the world would … Read more
Spencer Haws
Running Progress Report for July 2013
So, another month has flown by, and so its time for another monthly progress report. Why am I doing a monthly running progress report? Well, at the beginning of the … Read more
Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet – Top Rated Shoes For Distance Runners
Flat feet are a both a nemesis of long distance runners, as well as a product of long distance running. I can personally attest to having my feet gain half … Read more
How to Find Your Half Marathon Race Pace
If you have a half-marathon looming in the near future, you have likely considered what pace you should run on race day. This is a critical question that may determine … Read more
4 Basic Marathon Training Heart Rate Zones
Once a runner has established breath management and started to build endurance, it is important to manage a marathon training heart rate zone. There are two camps of runners who … Read more
11 Best Running Dogs – Which Breeds Can Go The Distance
The right training partner can make your training experience a great one. As it turns out, dogs are a runner’s best friend. I personally trained for 3 marathons with my faithful … Read more
What is the Best Marathon Diet Plan?
Whether you are training for your first marathon or your fiftieth, nutrition is one of the most important components to your plan. There are hundreds of plans to choose from, … Read more
What is the Best Marathon for First Timers?
Choosing a marathon is as important as training for one, especially for first time runners. Races are not one size fits all; they are meticulously plotted to attract various calibers … Read more
How to Run a Half Marathon with a Cold – Prevent Viruses While Training
If you have been running for any length of time, you have likely encountered the great conundrum faced by all runners at some point; to run or not to run … Read more
Benefits of Ice Baths after a Long Run
Any runner who has undertaken distance training for a half marathon or longer race understands the vital importance of post run physical maintenance. Stretching only goes so far when the … Read more
My Running Progress Report for June 2013
At the beginning of this year, I set a few running goals that I wanted to accomplish in 2013. And as you may know, a SMART goal is not just … Read more
Why I Won’t Quit: 10 Good Reasons to Keep Running
I’m back!! Last week, I wrote a post where I really laid my heart out about running and how I was disappointed in my half-marathon race result. I was questioning … Read more
Famous Idaho Potato Half-Marathon Race Review
I ran the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon, Half-Marathon last Saturday (May 18th). Despite the fact, that I didn’t perform as well as I was hoping, the event itself was fantastic. … Read more
Should I Quit Running? Mentally Dealing with a Bad Race Result
You’ve worked and trained and dreamed about completing a big half-marathon or full-marathon race. You’ve looked forward to the event for months and made your race goals and strategy. Then … Read more
Should You Use the Galloway Run/Walk Method for Your First Marathon?
I recently was following a friend of mine on Facebook as he posted regular updates about his upcoming marathon. First he posted that he had signed up for the marathon … Read more
How to Recycle Your Old Running Shoes
So here I am, going on about 4 years of consistent running, and I read a short blurb about how you can recycle your old running shoes! To be honest, … Read more
Running in the Morning vs. Evening Running
When I was in college about 10 years ago, it was the first time I really started trying to run on my own. Previous to that (high school, etc), I … Read more
How to Stay in Running Shape While on Vacation
The only thing more difficult that training for a half or full marathon during your regular work week, is training during vacation. At least that’s the case for me. When … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day 10k Race and the Leprechaun Dash: Race Review and Setting a PR!
Yesterday, was the St. Patrick’s day race in Richland, WA. My 2 oldest children ran in the 1-mile Leprechaun dash. Afterwards, I was able to compete in the 10k Race. … Read more
2013 Running Goals
Without a plan, nothing worthwhile gets done. I recently wrote about what I accomplished running wise last year. I have found that as long as I’m setting running goals and … Read more
2012 Running Goals and Results Review: How Did I Do?
Near the beginning of 2012, I set 3 goals that I wanted to accomplish during the year. You can read my original post with those 2012 running goals here. I’m … Read more
Tri-Cities Half Marathon Race Review
I just completed running the 2013 Tri-cities Half Marathon. Like any race, the event culminates months of training and anticipating how everything will go. I want to provide more of … Read more
Training For a Half-marathon During the Winter Months
I have to admit, running in cold weather is not a favorite pass-time of mine. In fact, if you take a look at my weight chart here, you will see … Read more
3 Simple Steps to Finding Your Goal Marathon Pace
As I mentioned recently, I have just signed up for the Leavenworth Marathon in October 2012. Now as I get more serious about developing a running strategy, I am thinking … Read more
Leavenworth Marathon: Learning the Ropes for the Big Race!
I just signed up for the 2012 Leavenworth Marathon! This will be marathon number 3 for me. As I prepare for the marathon, I’m obviously preparing a training schedule, but … Read more