Last year I wrote a couple of lists about running. The first was for people considering taking up running, and the second was about preparing for a specific running event. Today's list is for the day of the race. Last weekend, as part ...
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When Workflows Change
It was busy at my house over the holidays. The kids and their spouses, our college son, and 3 dogs were all there at once. When there are special events in your home, work patterns change. In particular, there is more time spent in the kitchen preparing, ...
6 Contemplations During My Run Today
I am in training for another event. I can't reveal it yet because I haven't finalized all the details. I have to travel a long way to get there and I want everything just right. It's not Boston. It's not even a marathon. But for me, ...
6 Reasons to Follow a Training Plan for Running
In the last 18 months I have logged over 1500 miles running. Some were treadmill miles, but most were outside. In a previous post, I gave you tips for new runners. Here, I'd like to offer a few reasons you should develop a formal ...
5 Things to Pay Attention to After Major Family Events
I used to participate in community theater, maybe even obsessively. When you do this, there is a period of about 2-3 weeks that is incredibly busy with rehearsals, line and staging memorization, getting costumes in order, and trying to remember to do your regular life duties ...
8 Safety Tips for New Runners
I'm a runner. I entered my first road race in 1981, the Ross Valley Run 15k near San Francisco. I had some co-workers who were avid runners who encouraged me to join them and it was something I wanted to try. The next race I ran was ...
