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
Why interval speedwork? (and my first try)
The first time you try anything, offer yourself grace. Grace started when I got home on Speedwork Wednesday and the sun was already setting. I hadn't gotten a chance to eat much. Work left me exhausted.
Pre-training baseline 5K (race recap)
I ran the 5K in the Publix Women’s Half Marathon and 5K in Savannah, GA on Saturday. I’m starting 5K training this week, and this was my pre-training baseline 5K. I left the race excited
Zombies, Run! Virtual Race
Zombies, Run! is an immersive audio adventure/fitness app. You are "Runner 5" completing missions for your township during the zombie apocalypse! Great voice actors tell a story in between the music tracks of your favorite playlist.
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
Running Lessons from my Dog
Oakley and I ran 3 miles and actually did a couple pick-ups or fartleks (spurts of speed) in the middle, and from that, I learned a few more running lessons from my dog. Dogs are the best
Pork. It’s what you shouldn’t eat before a run.
Slightly relevant: Anybody else remember this ad? I think its ingrained in my dinner-thoughts. Often, when I think of meat for dinner, I hear that guys voice saying "[Meat]. It's what's for dinner." Effective advertising. When I
Running Across Golden Gate Bridge
Running across the Golden Gate Bridge was one of my selected milestones toward my first marathon this year. Unfortunately, the jury is still out on this Achille's injury. Lots of walking of ridiculous hills and
GT Pi Mile 2014: Mom’s First 5K
Today was my mom's first 5K race! We ran the GT Pi Mile 2014. Now she's done much greater feats -- including a 4 mile mud run with 20 obstacles last June, but this was her
Savannah Related
Why interval speedwork? (and my first try)
The first time you try anything, offer yourself grace. Grace started when I got home on Speedwork Wednesday and the sun was already setting. I hadn't gotten a chance to eat much. Work left me exhausted.
Pre-training baseline 5K (race recap)
I ran the 5K in the Publix Women’s Half Marathon and 5K in Savannah, GA on Saturday. I’m starting 5K training this week, and this was my pre-training baseline 5K. I left the race excited
Zombies, Run! Virtual Race
Zombies, Run! is an immersive audio adventure/fitness app. You are "Runner 5" completing missions for your township during the zombie apocalypse! Great voice actors tell a story in between the music tracks of your favorite playlist.