The idea of running with my dog is very appealing to me. I have had dogs in the past, but never really succeeded in getting them interested or fit enough to run alongside me. One would get about halfway around the block before he would put on the brakes and demand to be carried back.Continue reading “Some Thoughts On Running With A Dog”
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Judgement Time
There is nothing worse than setting the bar too high. Unrealistic expectations deliver defeat. All too often people are not honest with themselves. They think that because they are good at something they are good at everything. It is pretty common actually, especially with competitive athletes. I have seen people who have done a singleContinue reading “Judgement Time”
Build Your House With Bricks
Forget the saying “The hay is in the barn”. Around here we deal in bricks. Hard, heavy, and strong bricks. For those not initiated into triathlon yet, a brick is what we call a bike / run workout. It is meant to simulate the last two legs of the race, and is very effective. ItContinue reading “Build Your House With Bricks”
New Year New You
Who doesn’t love New Years? It is the ultimate reset button and boy do we need a reset this year. Personally, my approach to resets is slightly different, and I don’t wait for a magical day, I start now. In fact with so few parties and social gatherings, this may be the easiest time toContinue reading “New Year New You”
Let It Snow
I hate running in the rain. I especially hate running in cold rain. In an odd twist though, I love running in the snow. In fact snow is my preferred running surface believe it or not. It always seems so much calmer and more private when you are the only one out there. Less carsContinue reading “Let It Snow”
The Running Mutt
We crossed an exciting milestone this weekend. It was the first real run with the pupster! This may be no big deal to countless other dog owners, but for me, it opens up a bunch of new run options. Having a companion, even a furry one makes some of the isolated runs in the woodsContinue reading “The Running Mutt”
The Kid Is Back
After another setback on the calf strain, today I was finally able to run an hour without pain for the first time since Thanksgiving. The delays have been tough since I was very close to go time on the sub-5 effort, but them’s the breaks. Honestly, it was a good break, and after the runContinue reading “The Kid Is Back”
Body Maintenance
Getting older isn’t my favorite thing. I don’t notice it when I am in the moment, but when I sit back and think about it, the body seems to respond a little bit slower each year. Personally, just getting up after sitting for too long hurts sometimes. Yes, I grunt openly when I stand upContinue reading “Body Maintenance”
Sometimes you eat the bear…
..and sometimes the bear eats you. As they say, it can’t always go your way and the last week has been a bit slow on the workout front. It started on Thanksgiving morning with the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Well, I ran the course. Alone. In the rain. I was determined though to use someContinue reading “Sometimes you eat the bear…”
Make the Time
There are alot if people who will tell you they don’t have the time to workout. They are too busy to invest in themselves or their own happiness. These are the same people who will sit down in front of the TV for hours at a time day after day, idle and zoned out. TheContinue reading “Make the Time”
