Running every day for almost 6 years provided me with a lot of opportunities for highlights and lowlights. But to be honest, the vast majority of the days were just a simple run around my neighborhood in the early morning. Usually done before 8am, showered and starting work shortly after. The routine nature of so … Continue reading When the Good Outweighs the Bad: Highs and Lows of Almost 6 Years of Running Every Day
Author: Patrick
Unexpectedly Expected
This is how it had to end. Or at least something like this. A routine Monday morning run. A normal way to start off the week. A 5-6 mile run followed by a shower and some coffee while starting work for the day. Only this Monday morning would be different. It all started out according … Continue reading Unexpectedly Expected
Longer Races, Faraway Places
Last year, I put out a blog post - Tips for Running on Vacation - to help runners who still wanted to get some runs in while they were away on vacation. It only seems appropriate to go one step further and give some tips for traveling somewhere for a race, which is becoming more and … Continue reading Longer Races, Faraway Places
Copenhagen Marathon 2.0
Happy, but disappointed. It's possible to be both at the same time. Happy to finish a marathon, but disappointed with how it finished. Happy with the finishing time, but disappointed to be so far from my goal. Happy that I kept pushing until the finish line, but disappointed that I had to start pushing with … Continue reading Copenhagen Marathon 2.0
2,000 Days to Remember
Over the course of my running streak, I have intentionally not made too big of a deal about any 'milestone' days. Not because I didn't notice those days, but just because I wanted to treat them like any other day. Actually, I don't think I told too many people outside of my family that I … Continue reading 2,000 Days to Remember
Sub-3:20 or Bust??
As I said in my post, Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again), the overwhelming feeling that I had in the first 7 weeks of training for the Copenhagen Marathon was one of excitement. I was enjoying the whole process - the training as well as some of the things surrounding my training like strength and conditioning, stretching, … Continue reading Sub-3:20 or Bust??
Chasing Boston
The Boston Marathon. Just the name alone can inspire many runners and non-runners alike. The iconic medal. Heartbreak Hill. The Citgo sign. The turn onto Boylston Street. Growing up, I can honestly say the Boston Marathon was never something that drew my attention. And even when I was at the very beginning of my running … Continue reading Chasing Boston
Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Going into every marathon training plan, there can be a wide range of feelings. Nerves. Anxiety. Expectation. Confidence. Belief. Excitement. All of these can come from past experiences you've had, whether in training or in races. They can also be from what your actual training plan looks like and if it is different or more … Continue reading Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Goals Not Resolutions
With a new year underway, it's time to start working towards new goals. Or continue in pursuit of old ones. Every year, I have goals that I write down and clearly define so that I can track my progress towards achieving them throughout the year. I like to call them goals, not resolutions. The reason … Continue reading Goals Not Resolutions
2022 in Review
At the beginning of each year, I set myself new running goals. I like my goals to be tangible and realistic, but also challenging and beneficial to my long-term running. I have found that setting goals in this way keeps me motivated throughout the year and allows me to easily track how I've done in … Continue reading 2022 in Review
