Most of the time, running is a science. There are so many numbers and calculations involved it can send your head spinning. VO2 max and heart rate zones, sweat rate, different paces for speed work, tempo runs, easy runs and long runs, weather acclimation … and oh-my-God-my-eyes-just-glazed-over. Yes, running is a science, except for those […] Read more
If you look up the term “running geek” in the dictionary, you won’t find any eloquent definitions or phonetic spellings to describe it. It may not be an official word, but I can assure you it is a real thing. I know this because I am one. Few things make me as happy as coming […] Read more
7 days. 168 hours. 10,080 minutes. That’s how long I went without bread and sugar last week. After feeling like I was eating too many sweets and way too much bread, I decided to go on a 7-day bread and sugar detox last week to regain some control and will power around my food choices […] Read more
Last week marked my first official week of training for the Chicago Marathon. It also marked a turning point in overcoming some of my training demons that have plagued me the past few weeks. Earlier this month, I shared some personal challenges I was experiencing in being consistent with my training. After quite a bit […] Read more
I love running, and I love the Atlanta Braves. Imagine my excitement when I discovered a 5K was being co-hosted by the Atlanta Track Club and the Atlanta Braves, with the finish line inside the stadium between the home dugout and home plate. Pardon me if you don’t like the Braves or Major League Baseball […] Read more