Running Without Direction
I’m not very good at directions. There, I said it. Yes, I sometimes get turned around in areas that I don’t know. So I’m
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Congratulations on your first 5k, Elizabeth!
Do you remember your first race? Unfortunately I don’t. It may have been the Oak Apple Run in Royal Oak, MI around 1980 but I’m
Nothing Like A Winter Race to Make You Think Spring
The weather Saturday morning in Frankenmuth MI looked nice if you just looked at the sky. Bright and blue. But it was deceiving. Once you saw the large American
A Winter Fun-Run in Fun-Town.
If you live in Michigan and want to try a winter race check out the Frankenmuth Winterlaufe this Saturday. It’s the inaugural event but this city holds a
New Gear will Get You Motivated
There’s nothing like some new running gear to lift your spirits and motivation. This week a local running store, Total Runner, had their annual Winter
Bored of the Treadmill? Try “Hills”
Most days I prefer to run outside. But some days (like today) I just didn’t have the time to get bundled up and get a good
It’s Only Cold The First Mile
When it’s 22 degrees outside it can be difficult to get motivated to run outside. But I remind myself that it’s only cold the first mile.
Bad Week
I don’t want to make excuses so I won’t. I’m just going to say that I did not get nearly enough running in this week.
Change of Plans
Be flexible. That small piece of advice often comes in handy. Like this week when I thought I would be running outside again but found
Know When to Fold ‘Em
Like most runners I try not to let small things keep me from running. This usually means I’ll run with a small cold, sore throat or other minor