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The Running Super Bowl and Some Lost Manhood
As a runner I will officially say, “Forget the Super Bowl, all the action went down today!” There, I said it, and I’ll stand firm too…bring on the football, body-painted masses! Track nerds will already know that there is a … Continue reading
The Miraculous Millisecond After a PR: All a runner needs to validate all those miles
I know you can’t run away from your problems but my brain tells me that I just might if I get a new PR. There really are few things that can get you more jacked (yes, I did just use … Continue reading
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Running Can Be Scary As He**, Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
Running is scary sometimes. Not in the ‘BOO!’ the Oogittity-boogitty Monster is chasing you, though that would surely get that turn-over moving, but in the fact that with running you must constantly be putting yourself out there. Part of that … Continue reading
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Running and ‘Craming’: Race day ready with not as much time as you would have liked
The results for the ‘cramming method’ when it comes to running are a pretty mixed bag. Admittedly there are those lucky few blessed with a fair chunk of talent and with minimal training can whip out a rather remarkable performance … Continue reading
The Race Isn’t Over Until YOU Say It’s Over: How to decisively pass your competitors and come back from being passed
The race isn’t over until the finish line is crossed. Okay, while that sounds like it merits a, “No sh*t, Sherlock,” snarkism…hold off for just a tick and read where I’m going with this. However long the race is you’ve … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Race Doesn’t Suck
Ah, the thrill of race day is what some runners live for. Take all that adrenaline and exited-nervousness and it’s a schmorgesborg of energy. With race day comes the (hopefully mostly) self-imposed pressure, expectations and hopes to run your best. … Continue reading
Finish Line Face: A runner’s grimace-smile as they head for home
You’re running toward the finish line, eyes dead ahead and your face is contorted into some kind of grimace-smile. You’re digging for that extra gear, the lactic acid feels about up to your eyeballs but you spot the line, incentive … Continue reading
The Olympics Are Over: Refocus, Reassess and Keep Perspective in Your Own Running
The 2012 Olympics are officially over; though hopefully you were able to cram in as much track and running excitement to last you awhile. (Cut to some runner-squirrel hoarding nuts.) Upon the opening ceremonies I did a post on how … Continue reading
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Running Through the Hazard Zone: Preventing a mental crash in the dead center of your race
The hazard zone of any run, every hard workout, each race is the middle. The excitement and adrenaline has worn off from the first mile and you’re not quite close enough to the finish line to taste it. Here-in lies … Continue reading
How to Handle Running the Days Before Your Race: Doing nothing isn’t a ‘smart’ as you may think
If you’re watching the London Olympics like it’s an IV line then you’ll notice some familiar runners lining up for the heats of the 5k after their 10k finals a few days prior. I won’t prattle off all of them … Continue reading
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