A few weeks ago, in my post - Work Smarter, Not Harder - I explained why and how I was changing my training to prepare for the Copenhagen Marathon this May. I decided that it was time to change things up a little bit to be more solely focused on qualifying for the Boston Marathon. In … Continue reading Copenhagen Marathon Training: The Story So Far – Weeks 1-4
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RunPatRun Race Series – Part 7: Marathon Bucket List
Several years ago, when I was bored at work (not my current job!), I would do internet searches of the best races to do in the world. It didn't really matter where the races were; just that they looked like fun. I don't know if I thought that I would ever actually run in any … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 7: Marathon Bucket List
Inspiring Movies For Spring Race Season
A couple of times over the past year, I have posted on here about some running movies or documentaries that I found inspiring. In those posts, I recommended some movies that were more well-known or at least ones that I had seen in the past. Well, this time I went almost solely with recommendations that … Continue reading Inspiring Movies For Spring Race Season
Work Smarter, Not Harder
At the end of 2021, I set my running goals for 2022. If you need a refresher, here they are. First among them was to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Including my first marathon in 2005, I have completed 8 marathons. My first marathon was the Marine Corps Marathon in 2005, which I completed in … Continue reading Work Smarter, Not Harder
What Now?
Ok, so January is over. Where do we go from here? Maybe you set running goals. Maybe you didn't. Maybe you started the year off strong and kept up with all your new plans. Maybe you didn't. Every year, people make New Year's resolutions only to quickly forget about them after a tough period or … Continue reading What Now?
The Long Run
Long runs are tough. Especially when you aren't used to doing them. Or when the distance is further than you've gone before. There can be many factors - both mental and physical - as to why you might struggle on a long run. That's why it helps to plan ahead if possible when a long … Continue reading The Long Run
Post-Race Blues and How to Overcome Them
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
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
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