“Respect the Distance”
Today I ran the Detroit Free Press Marathon. I finished and got my finisher medal but I was certainly not happy with my performance. This was my
Author: The Art of Running
Sunday is Race Day!
Anxious and excited. That’s the feeling this week for thousands of runners as they wait for Sunday and the Detroit Free Press Marathon. The months
Two Weeks to Rest.
The Detroit Marathon is two weeks from today. That means I’m starting to taper. My long run yesterday was only 13 miles. Next Saturday only 8.
Next Year’s Goal: Speed!
My marathon is three weeks away. That means I’ve been doing long distance runs for several weeks. Three Saturday runs of 20 miles, one at 18
20 Miles Then An Ice Bath. That’s Cool!
This time of year many runners are doing their 20 mile runs in preparation for a fall marathon. I did 19 last Saturday and 20
Heads Up!
Wow, that was a close call! This morning I was out early to get 7 miles in before work so it was still quite dark
How to Race with 10,000 Runners
The Crim 10 Mile Race in Flint Michigan is a great event. It is well-organized, has an interesting course lined with appreciative fans and caring
Work On Distance and Speed Separately
If you’re training for a race that’s a 10k or longer you’ll need to work on two things: Distance and Speed. I think the problem most people
Adjust For The Humidity, But Don’t Use It As An Excuse
Judging from the national weather maps, much of the country has the same hot and humid weather we have in Michigan right now. Even at
Sport Beans vs. Gel
I’ve mentioned before in this blog that I like using Sport Beans for energy on long runs. If I’m running over 90 minutes I usually eat 2-3 beans at 60