What a Difference 30 degrees Makes!
In Michigan the weather can change quickly. So when the temperature jumped to 80 degrees from the mid-50s in one day I was ready for
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
So Happy I Could Spit!
What is one of the best things about running outside? Spitting. That’s right, spitting. With the ice and snow covered roads of winter most of
Glucosamine Chondroitin: Medicine or Myth?
Are there any runners who don’t complain about their bad knees? It doesn’t seem so. Knee pain is just part of the runner’s life. We
Look Both Ways
Attention Runners: Beware of drivers making right-hand turns out of parking lots. It seems about once a month I almost get hit by some knucklehead
How to Win in Las Vegas.
There seem to be two kinds of people in this world. Those who like Las Vegas and those who don’t. I don’t. Well, I don’t like
Against The Wind
The start of Saturday’s run didn’t seem too bad. Sure, it was only 22 degrees but the sun was shining and there didn’t seem to
S-T-R-E-T-C-H On Your Off Days
There have been several articles recently by “experts” about the benefit of running fewer days and resting more. This is especially true for the over-40 (or