At the end of November, I completed my fifth year of running at least one mile every day. Since I have started this blog, I have shared a lot of the different experiences that I have had while on this running streak. Of course, I've had both positive (click here for a reminder) and negative … Continue reading Year Five: Complete
Tag: Benefits of Running
Ready to Run Marathon #10
Some training cycles are really difficult from a mental or physical standpoint. Some are even difficult from both the mental and physical standpoints. If you are a regular reader, you might recall that my training for the Copenhagen marathon in May was a cycle that was challenging in both a mental and physical way. (For … Continue reading Ready to Run Marathon #10
What Running Has Taught Me
If you are a runner, or maybe even if you aren’t, you know that running has many different benefits. Of course, there are the obvious physical benefits as well as mental health benefits such as reducing stress levels and helping to build someone’s confidence. Beyond those benefits, however, are the lessons that are less talked … Continue reading What Running Has Taught Me
Racing Mistakes to Avoid
Races have probably been the biggest thing missing from running over the past year. Some runners live for them – the personal bests, the experience, the atmosphere, or the medals and t-shirts. While I do like some medals or t-shirts, the main reasons I race are to test my progress and for the overall experience! … Continue reading Racing Mistakes to Avoid
Lockdown Learning
The last year, with a pandemic and the resulting lockdown, affected everyone. Maybe you had a difficult time mentally not being able to spend time with family and friends like you normally would. Maybe you struggled with your diet because you were never very far from food or couldn’t resist the temptation for another snack. … Continue reading Lockdown Learning
