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Beating Post-Race Blues [Infographic]
I finally ran yesterday -- 11 days after the race. Taking a 11 day break is not bad. But, intending to run for the last 7 days and not running is... I hate to label it
Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 Marathon Training Review
Trying to pick a marathon training plan? This Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 Marathon Training Review covers what works great in the plan and what may not work well, so you can choose your next training
2016 Savannah Rock n Roll Marathon Recap
I started the 2016 Savannah Rock 'n' Roll Marathon too fast. Despite the amazing weather, I couldn't manage the tail-end of the race and finished 16 seconds outside my goal. Pretty darn close. I crossed the
Hal Higdon Plan Reviews
I used a few of the popular Hal Higdon training plans early in my career. Afterward I reviewed these free and well-balanced plans.
Book Reviews
Nike Running App Review
The Nike+ Running app is an app for Android and Apple to track your runs, announce your pace, and give useful statistics. The app is free and a great way to track runs without a
Running Drills: How to Get Started
You may think running drills are only for training montages in sport movies or for Olympic athletes competing with the world’s best. I always assumed drills mattered for short distances, where form meant fractions of seconds. But
Warm up with Yoga Before Your Run [3 Videos]
Yoga can be a great way to warm up muscles and tune-in with your body before heading out for your run, especially if you tend to skip a warm-up jog or walk. It can also
FlipBelt Review: Best Way to Run with Phone
I never go on a run without my FlipBelt by Level Terrain. The FlipBelt is a unisex fabric belt that fits around your waist to carry things, like your phone and keys without them bouncing
Savannah Related
Beating Post-Race Blues [Infographic]
I finally ran yesterday -- 11 days after the race. Taking a 11 day break is not bad. But, intending to run for the last 7 days and not running is... I hate to label it
Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 Marathon Training Review
Trying to pick a marathon training plan? This Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 Marathon Training Review covers what works great in the plan and what may not work well, so you can choose your next training
2016 Savannah Rock n Roll Marathon Recap
I started the 2016 Savannah Rock 'n' Roll Marathon too fast. Despite the amazing weather, I couldn't manage the tail-end of the race and finished 16 seconds outside my goal. Pretty darn close. I crossed the
All Resources and Reviews
The 11 Reasons I Run
Sometimes when people casually ask me why I run, I say "to stay fit". I leave it at that and
Running, Meditation, and Mental Health
I started running for the physical benefits, but I've kept running for the mental benefits. Perhaps you have, too? We
First Marathon Training, Pt 2
Welcome back to the Way Back Time Machine! This is Part 2 of a blog post compilation tracing my first marathon
First Marathon Training, Pt 1
Welcome to the Way Back Time Machine! This is a two part-er, consolidating my posts from my first marathon training
Tempo Run Basics (and my first try)
I always thought a tempo run was running painfully hard for an hour. Thankfully, that's not a tempo run. A
10 Things to Know Before Your First Marathon
I have trouble expressing what the marathon distance means to me. I have an inexplicable pull to it that has only grown