When I first started running for fun, something drew me to the marathon. I’m not sure if it was because I was naïve or because I wanted to challenge myself or maybe it was a combination of the two. The idea of running long distances just appealed to me – at least in theory. Growing … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 1: Favorite Race – Marine Corps Marathon
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Running Documentaries to Watch
Back in March, in my Movies and Books That Inspire post, I gave some of my favorite running movies or documentaries that have inspired me over the years. Over the last several months, I have been able to watch a few more running movies and documentaries. Sometimes the best stories are ones about ordinary people doing … Continue reading Running Documentaries to Watch
Running Towards Confidence
Last week, in my Pillars of Running Success post, I gave you the factors that make up the foundation of my running and give me what I think is the best chance at being successful. In addition to the things I discussed last week, there are also a few things that play a part in moving … Continue reading Running Towards Confidence
Pillars of Running Success
If you are ever going through a tough period in your running, whether through lack of motivation, injury or anything else like this, it is always good to have certain pillars that are part of the foundation of your success in running. These pillars are critical factors that can help you achieve your running goals … Continue reading Pillars of Running Success
Tokyo 2020: What I’ll Remember
Each time the Olympics comes around, I am reminded why I love them so much. In my post about Olympic Memories from a couple of weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite and most inspiring memories from the Olympics during my lifetime. Now that another Olympic Games has come to an end in Tokyo, … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: What I’ll Remember
Getting Race Ready
If you have been reading my previous blog posts or following along, you might know that I have registered for a few races this fall. So, with the calendar now turning over to August, it is time for me to really start to focus on preparation for these races. I have run a lot of … Continue reading Getting Race Ready
Olympic Memories
Every two years, unless cancelled by war or postponed by a pandemic, the Olympics comes along. And with each Olympics comes new moments that are remembered for decades to come. With the Olympics starting this past weekend, it got me thinking about some of my favorite memories or most memorable moments of the Olympics that … Continue reading Olympic Memories
What I Think About While I’m Running
While running, it seems that every thought possible has gone through my head. From the random, meaningless thoughts to the very important, can’t forget thoughts. Sadly (or maybe not depending on what the thought was!), with the way that my mind works, within a few minutes I’m thinking about something completely different. Research shows that … Continue reading What I Think About While I’m Running
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
Why I Run
Why do I run? This is the question that is most often asked of me. Not by other people, but in my head. Not in a negative way. Well, most of the time it’s not anyway. I think about it more so as what is my purpose for running? What keeps me moving towards my … Continue reading Why I Run
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