Camelbak works much better than I thought
Now that summertime has come to Michigan, my long Saturday runs are getting hot and humid. I’ve been carrying a water bottle but I really
Category: Running
I turned 50 – Yeah, a new age division!
Friday was my 50th birthday and Saturday morning was my first 10k of the season. Perfect timing. I got to compete in the 50-54 year old division.
Is softball cross-training?
Softball started this week. Our team is the “fun” men’s team from my church. We like to win and we try but we’re more interested
Map Your Route. It’s easy.
Many experienced runners can judge their pace as they’re running in order to judge their distance. I’m getting better at that but I still like
Songbirds make a difference
Running in mid-April should mean shorts and t-shirts, or long-sleeve t’s at the most. But this morning when it was 32 degrees and dark outside it was hard
How warm to dress in Spring?
Deciding what to wear when running this time of year can be tricky. The early morning hours are still very cool but the temperature can
Be patient – big increases can cause pain.
Saturday is “long run day” for me as it is for many runners. That’s the day I push further than usual. During the week I vary
Finally, dry roads!
It’s been a long, cold winter. But that’s not really the problem for most runners. Oh, sure, I’d prefer a nice sunny, 72 degrees but
Do it because you said so.
Don’t let yourself down. If you tell yourself you’re going to do something, do it. I run 4-5 days a week. I decide the night
Musical Memories
It’s funny how music can take your mind back to a specific time or place. I didn’t have time to run this morning and it