Author: The Art of Running

Race season has hit Michigan.  At least for me it has.  I know there have been local races for a few weeks now but the Oak

Most training schedules suggest you take a day off in between a hard speed workout and a long run.  I usually do my speed workout

If you normally use gel packs for energy during your long runs you should try an alternative.  I was a big fan of Sport Beans

This spring has been so cold and wet that I haven’t been carrying water on my long runs.  I just haven’t been sweating that much even after

Today my son, Sam, turns 18 years old.  You may think that has nothing to do with running.  Well, it sort of does.  Sam is a runner. 

For years I thought all I had to do to train for races was to go out and run.  So for years I’d run at the

It’s almost race season!  Sure, there are a few races during the winter, but as we hit April and especially May, there are many more local

This time of year it’s easy to want to rush Spring.  The sun makes more frequent appearances, the days are a little longer and most of the

I did not listen to my own advice and it hurt.  My back that is.  I just wrote a post last week about stretching but then

Recently I’ve been thinking about trying a trail run this summer.  The only races I’ve done are road races on nice, flat concrete so the