It never gets easier. You just get stronger. ~Unknown We’ve all heard the assertion that long-distance running can be as challenging mentally as it is physically. Some of us may even go as far as saying it is 75 percent mental and only 25 percent physical. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately on […] Read more
Last month, I started panicking thinking about all of the upcoming travel I had on my schedule and what I could do to prevent it from unraveling my training. With my half ironman and Marine Corp Marathon just around the corner, I wanted to make sure I could still meet my training goals amidst weekends […] Read more
There are some things in life that will never quite mix. Oil and vinegar. Round pegs and square holes. Glass houses and stones. Superman and kryptonite. Vampires and the sun. Well, I have a new thing to add to that list: Runners and cars. That’s because I nearly got hit by a car TWICE this […] Read more
After 4 years of anticipation, the 2012 summer Olympics turned out to be the most-watched television event in U.S. history according to NBC. It might also have been the most exhausting 2 weeks in history staying up to catch every waking moment of swimming, gymnastics and track and field known to man. (31.1 million people, […] Read more
There’s nothing better than the anticipation of summer vacation. Whether it’s relaxing at the beach for a few days or getting to explore a new city, my vacations and time away from the day-to-day grind are often the highlight of my year. Too bad summer vacation and marathon/triathlon training are arch enemies. They hate each […] Read more