Finding races over the past year has been very strange. Some have kept their dates. Some have shifted to different seasons. Some have capped numbers, while others have opted for altered courses and wave starts. Some have cancelled altogether and have offered deferrals for 2021. Some 2021 races are ALREADY shifting! Training for a moving …
Improving as a Runner When the Weather Keeps You From Running
*UPDATE: It's literally 100 degrees outside right now with excessive heat warnings everywhere, just a hair over 3 months after this post was originally written. However, the same ideas apply. Man I LOVE to #runPA!!! Go home winter, you're drunk. Happy Spring! Is anyone else as done with winter as I am? *Sigh* Warmer …
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Rest Versus Active Recovery
Let's talk about the difference between "rest" and "active recovery..." Some may think that a day off of running during a regular week of training means not doing anything at all. This is often referred to as a "rest day," or "total rest day." While it's good practice to do this every now and then, …