As I've said a few times this year, something changed in my head this past summer. It was time to put less focus on time and pace and more focus on the enjoyment of running. But when my alarm went off at 2:30am (yes, you read that right), my first thought wasn't one of enjoyment. … Continue reading Marine Corps Marathon 2025: Motivated, Not Frustrated
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Full Circle: Marine Corps Marathon 2025
Almost 20 years ago to the day, I ran my first marathon. The 2005 Marine Corps Marathon. It wasn't pretty. At all. It was my first race ever - of any distance. And many mistakes were made. Most notably, after struggling through the first half of the race, I took my first GU gel ever … Continue reading Full Circle: Marine Corps Marathon 2025
When the Tough Gets Going: Race To The Stones – Weeks 7-9
The middle weeks of a training plan can be the toughest weeks and not just from the physical side of things. Yes, the miles are ramping up and the long runs are getting longer. But sometimes the mental side of training through these weeks is even tougher to get through. The goal race that you … Continue reading When the Tough Gets Going: Race To The Stones – Weeks 7-9
Changes? What Changes?: Race to the Stones – Weeks 4-6
If you read my previous training update (here's a refresher), you already know that one of the main reasons for me signing up for the 100km race this summer was to try something new and different. But I didn't really think too much about the specifics. As the days and weeks of training go by, … Continue reading Changes? What Changes?: Race to the Stones – Weeks 4-6
Finally, A Much-Needed “Win”
In the last few days before going to Washington, D.C. for another half marathon, it became more and more obvious that I just needed a 'win' in a race. And by 'win', I just mean a race where I executed the plan that I had going into the race (whatever that plan was) and finished … Continue reading Finally, A Much-Needed “Win”
2024: What Running Taught Me
Where to begin? Well, I guess right at the beginning makes the most sense. After finishing 2023 by ending my streak and beginning to get back to 100% after my kidney stone, I had my eyes set on a half marathon that I had looked at for several years - the Rock 'n' Roll Las … Continue reading 2024: What Running Taught Me
Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
Over the course of my running streak, I ran 2,153 consecutive days for a total of 11,260 miles (18,121 kms) or about 5.25 miles (8.45km) per day. During that time, I learned a lot - both about running and about myself. Now that my running streak is over though, I've taken the opportunity to look … Continue reading Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
Longer Races, Faraway Places
Last year, I put out a blog post - Tips for Running on Vacation - to help runners who still wanted to get some runs in while they were away on vacation. It only seems appropriate to go one step further and give some tips for traveling somewhere for a race, which is becoming more and … Continue reading Longer Races, Faraway Places
Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Going into every marathon training plan, there can be a wide range of feelings. Nerves. Anxiety. Expectation. Confidence. Belief. Excitement. All of these can come from past experiences you've had, whether in training or in races. They can also be from what your actual training plan looks like and if it is different or more … Continue reading Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Goals Not Resolutions
With a new year underway, it's time to start working towards new goals. Or continue in pursuit of old ones. Every year, I have goals that I write down and clearly define so that I can track my progress towards achieving them throughout the year. I like to call them goals, not resolutions. The reason … Continue reading Goals Not Resolutions
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