Have you ever packed your bag and arrived at the gym only to be missing something? I have found myself in this situation a few times. Usually it’s been a forgotten water bottle, or a lock for a gym locker. However, one time the item I forgot was pretty important – my shoes. That day […]
Running on a Treadmill with Vibram FiveFingers
Running Journey: A Look Back at Mine
When I served as a Cleveland Marathon Ambassador it ha prompted me to look back at my running journey, which included completing 40+ road races since 2008. I know some readers have followed my blog from the start in 2010, but if you haven’t or have forgotten some of the details, I wanted to share […]
Small Town Races Running 5K Race
It’s coming up on a year now since I ran my last race. While I’m still not ready to jump back into heavy training, or to run a half-marathon again, I recently got the itch to run again. To be frank, I haven’t run in weeks (months?). The spring-like weather this week is truly pushing […]
Stay Fit With This List of Workout Classes
At the beginning of the year I think there are just as many people making resolutions to get into shape as there are individuals seeking to stay fit. Most everyone lets their diet slide a tiny bit over the holidays and I think indulgence is healthy in moderation. One part of trying to stay fit […]
8K Training Plan Using Hal Higdon 8K
This post is reflective of my training cycle for an 8K race and details exactly how I trained along with tips for running a 8K race. I recently gave up my gym membership prior to my 8K training plan. All of my running in 2017, therefore, will be outdoors. I am purchasing new running shoes, […]
Is Barefoot Running Dangerous?
As many long-time readers remember I really became invested in “barefoot” running with my Vibram FiveFingers back in 2011. I got the point where I could run about 6-miles in the shoes and ran a few barefoot 5Ks with them on. I wondered though, is barefoot running dangerous? When I first began barefoot running I […]
One Obnoxious Honk Getting Honked At
Well it happened again, one obnoxious honk during another run outdoors around my neighborhood. This time I was running 4 miles when I was jarred by the sound of a car horn. Apparently I’m not the only runner who has had this happen so I wanted to address it in today’s post. One Obnoxious Honk […]