Miscellaneous

When preparing for races ranging from a 5K to an ultra marathon, compile a list of potential issues that might arise during the event. Then, determine strategies to address these issues if they occur. By adopting this approach, you'll have greater clarity in challenging moments, reducing the likelihood of panicking or dropping out. You may still face difficulties, but you'll be better equipped to handle them. I learned this from coach David Roche after I did not finish my fir

Leg Massage Yesterday, I completed my first outdoor run in two years. It lasted only 6 minutes, but it was a fantastic, though incredibly tough, experience. You might wonder what happened. Well, it was one of those " Can't Fix Stupid" moments many runners experience. In February 2023, I was finishing a great training block and was in excellent shape. During a morning warm-up and stretching session, I felt a slight twinge in my Achilles. I dismissed it and went for a run. Unfo

Unofficially I started running when I was 6 years old. My grandfather would time me as I ran up a trail near our hunting camp in Potter County. When I returned to hear my time, I would confidently say, "I could run it faster." Then I would turn around and start all over again. As I reflect back to that time, it's hard to believe that my running would take me all over the country, let alone that I'd still be doing it at 64.