by Running Dad | Nov 7, 2013 | Running Tips
I recently had an interesting conversation regarding running. A friend asked me how I do not get bored running for extended periods of time. He asked if I listened to music. I don’t if I am outside. I enjoy the quiet and feel safer being able to hear what is going on around me as opposed to wearing headphones. He asked what I think about. I told him my mind just kind of wanders at times, but usually focuses on my run and what I plan on getting out of it. Then it kind of clicked how I could relate how I feel about running to him. (more…)
by Running Dad | Nov 5, 2013 | Race Reviews
What’s better (or worse) than bragging about your personal achievements to anyone who will listen?
Bragging about your kid’s, of course! (more…)
by Running Dad | Oct 22, 2013 | Running Tips
OLDER – Definitely.
WISER – Debatable.
FASTER – Possible?
I did not start to run on a regular basis until January, 2012. I was 35 years old and weighed about 25 pounds more than I do now. Obviously the loss of extra pounds helped to improve my speed. But there is a proven method to become a faster runner at any age. It is not a big secret or anything. Are you ready to hear what it is? (more…)
by Running Dad | Oct 17, 2013 | Race Reviews
Is it a bad sign to get a side-stitch a mere 100 feet from the start line? I am guessing the answer is “yes”. Maybe this was foreshadowing the pain and misery I would feel in the back half of this race. (more…)
by Running Dad | Oct 11, 2013 | Trails of Thought
I signed up for, and started training for, the Baltimore Marathon 16 weeks ago. On the eve of this race, I look at the last four months and marvel at what this race has become to me. (more…)
