A Medal Is Still A Medal
A second place finish in my age group is an accomplishment, right? How about if there were only five finishers in the age group? That’s
Author: The Art of Running
The New Normal?
After several months of physical therapy and no/low mileage weeks it appears I now have a “new normal”. Instead of 35 miles a week during
Sidelined but trying to ease my way back
Even though my ankle hurt for weeks I didn’t think too much of it. It wasn’t that bad and it didn’t hurt when I ran.
Set Your Own Theme Music
Today on my 13 mile run I ran with Peter Sagal and Ira Glass. If you listen to public radio you may be impressed right now.
1st Place!
Yesterday I got my first 1st place in a 10k. It was a hot morning in Detroit at the “Escape to Belle Isle” run but I ran
It’s Race Season!
Two races in one week and a third one coming up. All of a sudden it’s race season here in Michigan! I enjoy running all
Check Out the Neighborhood
One benefit of running you may not realize is that it gives you a chance to check out your neighborhood or a town you’re visiting. While running
Running with Dolphins
Last week I had one of the most unusual experiences while running that I can remember. About half-way through an easy five-mile run along the harbor in
Racing for a Paczki and Beer
If you aren’t from Detroit, Chicago or a few other mid-western cities you may not be familiar with the term Paczki. If fact you may not even
Thinking of Races
Sometimes it can be difficult to stay motivated in the dead of winter. I’ve talked about staying motivated by buying some new winter running gear