Winter is here, but that’s no excuse not to GET OUTSIDE. Running through the winter can be a very fun and rewarding time of year to run, as long as it’s done correctly. Let’s talk about some of the most important things to consider when running through the winter months. What to wear when the …
The Holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to buy people stuff. It also means it’s time to ask for stuff. If you’re like me, you will no doubt end up find yourself in gift exchanges that include price caps. We have them at work, within the organizations we volunteer, and among our extended …
Last weekend I ran the Harrisburg Marathon for the first time. Every race provides the chance for a learning experience. The first takeaway from the weekend is to never stop chasing goals. I had run my previous marathon personal best fifteen (15!!!) years ago. Keep seeking knowledge and growing wiser about the sport, or any pastime you …
It's been a while! I didn't fall off the face of the Earth. Rather, my family and I took 3 weeks to travel 6,000 miles of it in a camper. This trip got me thinking about LOTS of things that I'll be writing about in the coming months, including today's topic: Mindset. Have you ever …
Up until about a year ago, I was an idiot when it came to investing money and retirement planning. Then, I stumbled upon a podcast called The Scott Alan Turner Show and realized just how much I didn't know. Among the many things I did learn over the last year was the idea of asset …
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One of the best ways to improve in running (or career, or life!) is to carry the mindset that there will always be times in which you’ll need to ask for help, and that it’s OK to do so! We’re often too proud to admit when there’s something that we don’t know and we never …
Maybe the absolute toughest aspect of loving the sport of running (or any activity for that matter) is taking time off when it’s unplanned. In a world filled with analytical tech, the most thorough and accurate data tool is your body. Too often we either ignore it, or we fill our lives with too much …
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Running a marathon is undoubtedly at the top of many a runner’s bucket list, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Options are awesome. We’re living in a world in which we have the ability to personalize and customize pretty much everything, so why should our running goals be any …
Continue reading "Running Resolutions: Rethinking the Marathon"
Feels like winter got here early this year in the Northeast, but that’s no excuse not to get OUTSIDE. The key to keeping your outside running/exercising going year-round is proper dress. Let’s talk about what to wear when the temperatures dip… GET LIT: Safety is number one. Try your best to run during daylight hours. …
November 28th... So I just registered for a race, and I’m absolutely terrified to run it. I’m terrified because it’s on a tough course, I’ve set a lofty time goal for myself, and it’s getting tougher by the day to fight off father time and not get slower. I’m really not sure that I can …
