My favorite part of a race is the final kick. As soon as I have the finish line in sight, I like to take off in a full sprint. I usually can steal a few places by flying past runners coasting into the finish. (more…)
Have you ever imagined a horde of the walking dead chasing you as you take your morning training run? Maybe it is because I have listened to all 3 of J.L. Bourne’s “Day By Day Armageddon” audio books on my ipod while running, or watching AMC’s “The Walking Dead” on my tv while running on the treadmill, or reading Joseph Talluto’s “White Flag of the Dead” series before going to bed – but when my mind looks for something to occupy itself during a run, zombies find a way to shamble their way in. (more…)
Back in March, when I was in Virginia Beach for the Shamrock Marathon, my family and I swung by the running expo to pick up my race packet and check out the vendor tables. I had my eye on some Pure Connects at the Brooks booth, so my wife inquired about kid shoes since Connor was in need of a new pair.
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Get up on my own at 4:30 am to run 6 miles? No thank you. Snooze button … click.
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I am moving into the world of minimal and zero drop running shoes. The goal of minimalist and zero drop footwear is to get back to the basics – efficient, proper form running. The benefits are injury prevention from a more natural stride, a connection with the terrain you traverse, and improved speed and endurance. But all of those benefits require work and training. The shoe is there to help carry you to your goal.
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