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
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
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
What should I say about the 117th Annual Boston Marathon? On April 15, 2013 I had the honor and privilege to run the 117th Annual Boston Marathon. On the one hand it … Read more
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
The Boston Marathon is less than a week away and I cannot believe it is here. I have been training for a while for this one and have been planning … Read more
I am pretty sure you have been there. I know I have been there. Pretty much anyone who has laced up their running shoes and stood behind a white line … Read more
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
I was reading an article in a recent issue of Northwest Runner when I came across some words that sounded somewhat familiar which stated: “My freshman year in high school, the ’81-82 … Read more
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
I would like to dispel a myth that is common among my friends – I do get injured! I get injured more often that they think. I have had to … Read more
On March 9, 2013, Evergreen Trail Runs held their 4th annual running of the Lake Sammamish Half-Marathon in Redmond/Issaquah, WA. The Lake Sammamish Half-Marathon is a gem of a race … Read more
The following article is a guest post from Steve McDonald. Steve just completed his first ever half marathon and provides an in-depth look at the thoughts, feelings, schedule, insomnia, frustrations, … Read more
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
So tomorrow I have a good friend of mine who is going to be doing his first ever half-marathon up in the Seattle area. He has been nice enough to … Read more
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
Last week was the Tri-Cities Half-Marathon held in Richland, WA. It was a great event despite the fact it was run under a high wind advisory. Spencer did a nice … Read more
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
While I was on a recen t business trip I had the opportunity to finish Dean Karnazes’ book Ultramarathon Man: Confession of an All-Night Runner. In all I thought the … Read more
So I was faced with an interesting running dilemma today – to run or not to run. I have been very consistent in my training thus far as I prepare … Read more
I did it! On October 15, 2012, I received an e-mail from the BAA (Boston Athletic Association) letting me know that I had been accepted into the 117th running of … Read more
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
Setting goals in your running is smart or should I say SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound. The SMART criteria actually have their roots in industry where it … Read more
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
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
I read the book Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen a couple of years ago, and STILL think about it from … Read more