Watch Your Step!
Now, THAT was a little scary. Yesterday, about 5 miles into my run, as I was cutting across the grass island between the sidewalk and the
Music or Podcasts?
I’ve seen many blogs debating which are the best songs to listen to while running. There are lists of classic rock running songs, pop running songs and hip
Dress for Success
Essential fall and winter gear Fall is a tricky season. The temperatures can change dramatically day-to-day. And they can even change from the start of your
Back on the Road
After the marathon I had planned to take a week off from running. As it turns out, it ended up being 13 days. And that was just right. A
“Respect the Distance”
Today I ran the Detroit Free Press Marathon. I finished and got my finisher medal but I was certainly not happy with my performance. This was my
Sunday is Race Day!
Anxious and excited. That’s the feeling this week for thousands of runners as they wait for Sunday and the Detroit Free Press Marathon. The months
Two Weeks to Rest.
The Detroit Marathon is two weeks from today. That means I’m starting to taper. My long run yesterday was only 13 miles. Next Saturday only 8.
Next Year’s Goal: Speed!
My marathon is three weeks away. That means I’ve been doing long distance runs for several weeks. Three Saturday runs of 20 miles, one at 18
20 Miles Then An Ice Bath. That’s Cool!
This time of year many runners are doing their 20 mile runs in preparation for a fall marathon. I did 19 last Saturday and 20
Heads Up!
Wow, that was a close call! This morning I was out early to get 7 miles in before work so it was still quite dark