I love my treadmill. I don’t know what I would do without it during the cold winter months when the temperatures drop and the days grow short. But it is easy to get bored running on the “dreadmill” if all you have to look at is the wall in front of you, or the treadmill’s digital display showing how far you have gone; a reminder of how far you still have to go. I have added different gadgets to keep my mind as busy as my body as I workout. (more…)
The first month of 2015 is in the books. I logged over 200 miles and started dialing in specific speed and hill training drills to prepare for Boston. The weather and darkness has kept me indoors on the treadmill. In January, I worked hard enough to blow fuses in my basement. Guess I am really giving my Sole F80 a workout! Or I need a new surge protector/supressor.
Moving into February, the training continues to evolve. Here is a summary of what Coach Kyle Kranz has planned for me: (more…)
Something as simple as working on your breathing can help you improve your race times. (more…)
NAME: Josh Ilnicki
RESIDENCE: Front Royal, VA
AGE: 29
FAMILY: Wife Sara, Daughter Estella (age 3)
OCCUPATION: Teacher (Pre-Algebra, Health, and Physical Education)
Intro: I met Josh in 2014 at a race and he told me he had been reading this blog for a while. It was nice to hear that someone actually reads this thing, so we became friends. We also became friendly competitors over the following races including a down to the wire finish at the Apple Blossom 10k. He faithfully has worn the Team Running Dad shirts for all his races and embodies the Running Dad mentality. (more…)
