Finding the perfect 5K shoe
Ah, the elusive “perfect shoe”. It is like the holy grail for runners. A shoe that harnesses all of your speed and power and propels you past your personal best speeds or distances. (more…)
Winter Running – It is not as bad as I imagined
It’s too cold to run outside today. Better take the day off.
I used to have those thoughts ingrained in my mind. Or if I saw other people out running I would think they were nuts. This year, I learned how to conquer the cold. It sounds simple, but all I had to do was dress for success. Heavy sweatshirts and sweatpants are not the answer for me. I get sweaty, then the cold air makes that moisture uncomfortably cold. (more…)
1000 Miles
Since July 2011, my running has taken me over 1000 miles.
I have lost at least 40 pounds.
I have gained a lot of perspective.
Where will it take me next?
SVRunners.com Winter Series #6: Run for a Rose 5k on February 9, 2013
RACE RECAP:
The Shenandoah Valley Runners Club held the Run for a Rose 5K at Sherando High School in Stephens City. The weather was cold and windy in the low 30’s at race start time. (more…)
Week Recap: February 4 – 10, 2013
Brutal week. Speed work on Tuesday that had me going fast (7:30 mile pace) for .62 miles followed by 30 seconds of slow. This repeated 10 times with 2 miles slow to warm up and a mile slow at the end to cool down. 9.75 rough miles. (more…)
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