From book reviews to Savannah running resources and catch-all articles, here’s a mix of information and opinion that might clutter the more educational portions of the site.

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Gear

  • Taper: How to not go crazy. How to not go insane during a taper. Cutting back your mileage that was the bedrock for your days can be unsettling, but its the best way to spend the last few weeks leading up to a marathon or half marathon. Learn how to not go crazy here.

How to Not Go Crazy During a Taper

Since I’m in a training taper for the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, I’m sharing how to not go completely insane when the high-mileage bedrock of your days suddenly becomes an occasional 30-minute excursion. Last week,

  • Favorite Find Fridays

Soundtrack for the Apocalypse

Today I’m starting a new series – Soundtrack for the Apocalypse. Here are 4 songs to add to your “In Case of Apocalypse” playlist. While you’re running away from zombies you can now run to both beat and

  • How to taper for that big race: Correctly tapering can improve your performance race day by 2-6%. Read up on tapering tips here.

How to Taper for a Big Race

Reducing your training volume before an important race is a proven way to improve performance race day. Fitness gains from training take 3-6 weeks to see, so you won’t benefit from any hard workouts in those last

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

  • Can an average runner boston qualify- Title

Can an Average Runner Boston Qualify?

In 2015 with 1 marathon under my belt and struggling with an injury, I decided I wanted to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I needed to take my 1st marathon time of 5:04 down to

  • Training recap of the first 4 weeks (100 miles) of the Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 Marathon training program. Marathon measures Hal Higdon Intermediate 1

Marathon Measures #1 [Hal Higdon Intermediate 1]

Marathon Measures #1: First month of race-specific training completed using the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 Plan. 87 days left before my 3rd marathon. (In my Marathon Measures series, I'm recapping my current training. It's a lot of numbers.

  • Favorite Find Fridays

Favorite Find Friday: Android Apps for Better Sleep

Earlier this week, I discussed overhauling my sleep routine which has led to more sleep and less stress. This Friday, I’m sharing my 4 favorite Android apps for better sleep. Also, check out yesterday’s post for your

Savannah Related

  • Taper: How to not go crazy. How to not go insane during a taper. Cutting back your mileage that was the bedrock for your days can be unsettling, but its the best way to spend the last few weeks leading up to a marathon or half marathon. Learn how to not go crazy here.

How to Not Go Crazy During a Taper

Since I’m in a training taper for the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, I’m sharing how to not go completely insane when the high-mileage bedrock of your days suddenly becomes an occasional 30-minute excursion. Last week,

  • Favorite Find Fridays

Soundtrack for the Apocalypse

Today I’m starting a new series – Soundtrack for the Apocalypse. Here are 4 songs to add to your “In Case of Apocalypse” playlist. While you’re running away from zombies you can now run to both beat and

  • How to taper for that big race: Correctly tapering can improve your performance race day by 2-6%. Read up on tapering tips here.

How to Taper for a Big Race

Reducing your training volume before an important race is a proven way to improve performance race day. Fitness gains from training take 3-6 weeks to see, so you won’t benefit from any hard workouts in those last

All Resources and Reviews

  • Sunset in Grenada

Laluna Resort in Grenada

Next week, I'll be talking yoga and running! But, I wanted to give one last post about the island of Grenada and

Waterfalls in Grenada

TH booked a guided tour to the Seven Sisters Waterfall in Grand Etang National Park in Grenada. While the ~45

Yoga in Grenada

Laluna Resort where we stayed in Grenada offered yoga or Pilates classes each day. TH did all the research and booking for