We.did.it!… That’s what went through my head while crossing the Boston Marathon finish line last week. It was a memorable moment which seemed to go in slow motion as I smiled, gave a thumbs up and soaked in the sounds of thousands of people cheering for runners. I beamed from ear to ear as a volunteer put the finishers medal around my neck and I … Continue reading Running Boston: A dream with a finish line
I’m a relatively fast runner, not Flo-Jo fast, but recreational runner fast. Continue reading The Joy is in the Journey
10 weeks to go until the Boston Marathon…Woohoo! Training is going well despite dealing with achilles tendon pain ( doing lots of R.I.C.E). I’ve spent years trying to qualify for the 26.2 mile race and on April 17th I will finally get the chance to run it. “Man up Buttercup” Training for a race of any distance can be physically and mentally demanding. Years ago I set … Continue reading Age ain’t nothin but a number, miles ain’t nothin but a thang
We are like the Ebony and Ivory of the running community, we run together in perfect harmony… Mark was one of the first people I met when I moved to Roanoke, Virginia. Being new to the area I reached out to a local running club as a way to meet people. I know, I know, there are other ways to meet people like “Meetup” … Continue reading Ebony and Ivory of the running community
I won’t even try to sugar-coat this post. Week Six of Boston Marathon training was bad, real bad, partly because I spent most of the week on vacation. I know you’re thinking vacations should be relaxing and fun, right? As a creature of habit being out-of-town threw my eating, sleeping and exercise routine off which caused me to stress out about running (or lack thereof). … Continue reading It was a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
No matter where you go, you’re welcomed here… I spent much of this past week in Little Rock, Arkansas visiting family. My week-long trip fell during week five of Boston Marathon training which includes a 17 mile long run. I’ve run shorter distances in downtown Little Rock in the past but decided it would be nice to have some company for this run. I … Continue reading What we all can learn from the running community
When it comes to running there are typically two types of people – those who prefer running outside and those who like the treadmill. I am NOT the latter. Some of the things I like most about running are exploring the great outdoors, creating new routes and the change of scenery. This is why treadmill runs are a real challenge for people like me. It feels like running in place (which it … Continue reading Knocking out those miles: When the treadmill struggle gets real
