Dress For Success
The changing of the seasons is a tricky time for outdoor activities of almost any kind. It’s difficult to know what to wear when the
Category: Running
Marathon Deaths Raise Many Questions
By now you have probably heard the tragic news of the three runners that collapsed and died during the Detroit Marathon Sunday. That has been
Ice, Ice, Baby.
After a long run, like my 10-miler today, a nice hot shower sounds good. But if you want to help your muscles recover faster try
Book review: “Running & Being: The Total Experience” by Dr. George Sheehan
If you consider yourself a “real runner” you have probably heard of the 1978 classic “Running & Being” by George Sheehan. For decades it has
The Hardest but Best Run of the Season (so far).
Ten miles in the mid-day sun. That was tough, and great. Normally I’m an early morning runner even on Saturdays but this Saturday morning I
Watching The World Wake Up
One of the things I enjoy about an early morning run is watching the rest of the world wake up. It’s especially interesting on Saturdays.
Cool August Mornings Are Cool
I know a lot of people don’t like the crazy weather we’re having in Michigan this summer. Temps in the low-70s one day and mid-90s the
Pushing The Eaglet Out of the Nest
My oldest son, Scott, left this week for his first year of college. Talk about mixed emotions! I’m sad to think about not having him
Morning or Evening?
Runners are either morning runners or evening runners. I don’t believe you can be both. At least I can’t. If my schedule doesn’t allow for a
Chocolate Milk? Yes, Chocolate Milk!
Are you confused by all the Sport drinks on the market? It’s not easy to sort through the dozens of brightly-packaged, attractive labels on the shelf that promise endurance, performance,