The Last Run of the Year
Happy New Year! Today is the last day of the year so I had to get a run in outside. Fortunately the weather cooperated, 36
Category: Running
Another Good Read
Keeping with the reading theme here… my old college friend Jeff recommended a very good book to me this fall that I want to share
Stay Motivated by Reading
This time of year it can be difficult to stay motivated to run regularly. The prime race season is done, each day has less
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
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