Hill Running 101
They sneak up when you want reprieve. Your heart rate spikes, your muscles ache, and your pace drops despite your …
Tag Archives: running
Road to Recovery
After arriving home from my week from hell on Friday, I was determined to get out for a big run. …
What is a “Real” Runner?
As I was running this morning, I kept thinking about how far I’ve come on my own running journey. When …
30 Days from the Dipsea – all four of them
I can’t pinpoint exactly when I caught wind of the fabled Dipsea trail and its eponymous point-to-point race from Mill …
Dog Crazy
It’s no secret that Jesse and I want a dog. We obsess over dogs we see on the street, send …
Five ways to fight the winter blues
Spoiler alert: if you’re hoping that I’ll suggest a seasonal affective disorder lamp, look elsewhere. As the days get shorter …
Road to Recovery
I take recovery seriously. After all, your body gets stronger during periods of recovery (like sleep), not during a strength-building …
Reaching new highs – Healdsburg Half Marathon Recap Part 2
I clocked a 1:48 at the Central Park Half Marathon – my last official road half back in January 2010. …
Breaking Two Hours
I woke up on Sunday feeling less than confident about the Healdsburg Half Marathon. I hadn’t foam rolled or stretched …
Records are made to be broken
Less than 24 hours after breaking the tape at the Healdsburg Half Marathon yesterday, Taylor and I are starting our …
Single-tracked Mind 