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
Author: Patrick
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
RunPatRun Race Series – Part 4: 2021 Grand Circle Trailfest
How can something that you have been waiting to do for almost three years possibly live up to and even exceed expectations? Well, let me tell you. When I first heard about the Grand Circle Trailfest in 2018, I knew I wanted to do it. It just seemed like it would be fun. Challenging, but … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 4: 2021 Grand Circle Trailfest
Books To Get You Running
Back in March, I gave you all a list of a few books (Movies and Books That Inspire) that I had liked over the course of the last several years. The first list included books by two really inspiring runners - Dean Karnazes and Nick Butter - as well as two general books about running. In … Continue reading Books To Get You Running
RunPatRun Race Series – Part 3: Favorite Race – Rock ‘n’ Roll San Francisco 1/2 Marathon
After losing over 30 pounds in 2016 and starting my running streak in 2017, I found myself getting into a really good routine and getting very comfortable running. As a result of these changes, at 35 years old, I found myself being able to comfortably run longer and faster than I had ever run in … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 3: Favorite Race – Rock ‘n’ Roll San Francisco 1/2 Marathon
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
There are a lot of running myths or other sayings that people like to say just because they have heard it from someone else. Just because it's something you've always heard, doesn't mean that it is true. Here are a few: You're not a runner unless you... This usually ends with "run a certain pace" … Continue reading Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
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