If someone says, “I got hurt,” the first thing you say is probably, “Oh, no, I’m sorry!” Because you’re polite and all. But maybe it’s not all wrong to say, “Good for you!” Okay, maybe it is. But hear me out. I’m saying an injury can be a good thing, sometimes, in some ways. After […]
Category: Running
Holiday Themed Runs and Races
Running (or walking) a race is a lot of fun. If you’ve never tried it, you really should. If you intend to run it, it can serve as a good motivator to keep you committed to your exercise routine. And walking it is still good exercise and a great way to spend time with friends. […]
Yoga for Runners on Facebook
I wanted to draw your attention to a group I started on Facebook: Yoga for Runners. My intention here is to build a community of runners and yogis, and especially those people who are interested in developing a yoga practice that aids their running. I’ve been doing both of these activities for years, but it […]
Underrated Characteristics of Marathon Runners
When we think of marathon runners, we often think of certain characteristics: discipline, guts, and maybe even some crazy. However, during my first marathon on Sunday, I found myself drawing on a few other traits I was very happy to find inside myself when I most needed them–and oh, I needed them. These might not […]
Recovering From a Marathon
The race is over, and just when you think you’re out of the woods (the finish line), the post-marathon discomfort begins (the moment you cross the finish line). During my marathon training and preparation, I was surprised to see article after article say that no one really knows for sure how you should go about recovering […]
After the Race: My Marathon Goals
I read a great article during my marathon training that said it was a good idea to have multiple marathon goals–you know, in case your top goals don’t quite work out. In that spirit, I had a whole slew of goals to make sure I’d have something to feel good about by the time it […]
What I Loved (and Didn’t Love) About Marathon Training
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with marathon training all along, as I think probably most runners do. As the training program draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of the things I’ve loved…and not loved. Love: The Plan Do you know how easy it is to get up and just do whatever it […]
What I’ve Learned From Marathon Training So Far
Marathon training is a rather long process. And here I am: already well over two months/halfway in to my four-month training program. I’ve learned so much, I could probably just skip the marathon itself and call it a day. I won’t, of course. Tempting. But there’s no way I’d back out now, not considering all the reasons I […]
My Marathon Training Plan
Oddly enough, I’ve decided to run a marathon. This comes after years of saying I had no interest in it, which, until recently, I haven’t. I like to run. Maybe I even love it. But I am by no stretch a born distance runner. I’ve been running for as long as I can remember, and […]
Why I Decided to Run a Marathon
After years of saying “heck NO” to the idea of marathon running, I’ve come around. It wasn’t a quick change-of-mind; in fact, I’ve been mulling it over for quite a while. Too long, for someone who believes that successful people make decisions quickly and decisively. What set me over the edge was something my boyfriend […]