Focused, Consistent Effort

Focused, Consistent Effort

Sunday I completed my 6th marathon — my 3rd in the last six months. I felt good, finished strong, and shaved 16 minutes off my previous personal record. Sunshine, cool temperatures: perfect conditions. A lot of people who aren’t runners seem impressed when...
What Are You Training For?

What Are You Training For?

After completing my 4th marathon earlier this fall, I decided to take a different approach to my post-race running routine. In the past, I’ve used completing a marathon as an excuse to do nothing —for months even. After the hard-press of training, I’ve...
But the fluctuations…

But the fluctuations…

Sunday morning, we woke to heavy rains. With the sunrise, the rain dwindled, then stopped and left humid, heavy air. As my friend and I started the Steamtown Marathon, which begins with a descent through several small Pennsylvania towns, we felt the weight of the...
Stretching Stretches Me

Stretching Stretches Me

I’ve been running, although not always consistently, for more than 22 years. Among the good running habits I’ve failed to consistently practice: stretching. I’m not sure why I’ve never had a stretching regimen. I wasn’t a high school or...