So, you've just finished a race recently and it seems like you are lacking motivation to get back out running? Well, you aren't the only one who has experienced this. And it can happen no matter how you did or felt you did in the race itself. While I haven't necessarily felt this after every … Continue reading Post-Race Blues and How to Overcome Them
Author: Patrick
2021 In Review
Going into 2021, there were a lot of question marks. In terms of running, the biggest question mark for me was if there would be in-person races again. With the likelihood that there wouldn't be any in-person races for at least the first several months, I decided to set my goals higher than normal. This … Continue reading 2021 In Review
New Year, New Goals
With a new year coming in just a few days, it's time to set some new running goals. The beginning of a new year can present you with an opportunity, a fresh start. A chance to completely overhaul everything you have done in the past. For 2022, that's not the case for me. I view … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
RunPatRun Race Series – Part 6: 2021 Philadelphia Marathon
When you register for a race, you have certain expectations right away. At least I do. When I registered for the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon, my only real expectation was to get a new personal best marathon time, which was 3:25:51 from 2019. There was just no other way for me to approach this race. And … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 6: 2021 Philadelphia Marathon
‘Tis the Season for Running
With Christmas and New Year's coming up, it can be a very difficult time to stay active and keep running. Between time with family, maybe some traveling, and work or family parties, it can be hard to stick to your routine. And that says nothing about the food and/or drinks that you might have as … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Running
Running in the Cold
Depending on where you live, the temperatures are beginning to drop during this time of year. Some runners find cold running difficult to get acclimated to, especially in terms of their breathing. While for others, just getting out in the cold for a run can be the most difficult part. Here are some tips for … Continue reading Running in the Cold
Four years and Running
When I started running every day on November 24, 2017, I didn't have a real target in place other than running for 40 consecutive days. As I said in my very first blog post, The Day I Kept Running, the only real goal was to run every day from Thanksgiving until New Year's Day. Other than … Continue reading Four years and Running
RunPatRun Race Series – Part 5: 2021 Rocky Run
Since the first time I did the Rocky Run several years ago, it has consistently been one of my favorite events. It's a big city event that doesn't feel that big because the course is spread out and they also have a staggered start to make sure that everyone has room to run from the … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 5: 2021 Rocky Run
Ready or Not?
If you've been following along this year or even just the last few weeks, you probably know that a lot of my running this year has been geared towards one race in November. The Philadelphia Marathon. On November 21st. But before that comes the Rocky Run, which is this Saturday! I've taken part in both … Continue reading Ready or Not?
Running Pet Peeves
Everyone has those things that annoy them a little bit while you are out running. And I'm no different in that way. The nice thing about a pet peeve is that it can be anything and doesn't necessarily have to make sense to other people. So, at the risk of sounding very nitpicky, here are … Continue reading Running Pet Peeves
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