Getting Started (Again)
Six weeks ago a ten mile run was easy. Yesterday I had to walk after about a half-mile. My legs hurt, I was breathing heavy, and
Category: Running
One of the Summer’s Best Races
If you are a runner in Michigan you’ve probably heard of the July 4th race in Frankenmuth. Maybe you’ve never heard it called the Volfslaufe, because
Text Updates Let You Track Your Racer
Maybe this is old news to some of you, but I just learned about text message updates of racers. A friend of mine running the Seattle
Rock ‘n’ Roll Stacy!
Stacy at the Rock and Roll half One of the greatest things about running is that everyone can be a winner in a race. Sure only one person
A Runner Who Can’t Run
The Disabled List. The Injured Reserved. Down for the count. There are lots of ways to say it but no matter what term I use,
The First Race of the Season!
Last Saturday was the 32nd Annual Oak Apple Run in Royal Oak, MI. For many years (about 32) it has been the first race
Headwinds
How is it possible to run nine miles around a city, sometimes heading north, sometimes south, and other times east or west and always be
Long Sleeves and Running Shorts
There’s no better running gear than a long sleeve Cool-Max shirt and running shorts. And at 6:15 this morning the 45 degree weather was perfect
Be Flexible
As an “experienced” runner (over age 50) I know it’s important to stay flexible. Stretching before and after runs and even on rest days in
The Sounds of Silence?
If you usually run wearing headphones and listening to your favorite running tunes, do yourself a favor, leave them at home next time. Now that the