Running Locker on Four Wheels
I had my car detailed and quickly realized just how much running stuff had been living in it. Shoes, towels, race bibs, a lost headlamp, and a few things I probably should have thrown away a long time ago. At some point, the car stopped being just transportation and became part running locker too.
1.12 Miles at a Time
A 1.12 mile neighborhood loop does not sound like much, but after enough miles it becomes more than a route on a map. I know the turns, the hills, the dogs, the shortcuts, and exactly how far I am from home at almost any point.
The Longest Short Race
The 5K is where a lot of runners start, but that does not mean it is easy. Three point one miles can ask a lot from you no matter how you run it. The distance somehow always feels longer once the effort starts to catch up.
Does This Count as Rest?
A rest day should be pretty simple. Do not run. Take it easy. Runners still manage to make that complicated.
Late Kickoffs, Early Miles
College football is almost back! Saturday nights will once again end later than they should and Sunday long runs will come earlier than I want. I know exactly what staying up for the late game does to the next morning, and I will probably make the same choice anyway.
Back to School for Runners
The kids are heading back to school, which means new clothes, new supplies, and a fresh start. Runners aren’t much different as a new training cycle brings new goals, new plans and, if we’re lucky, a few new supplies of our own. From pencils and pens to gels and running shoes, the back-to-school supply list looks a little different for runners.
Summer Running Survival Guide
Summer running has a way of humbling even the most seasoned runners. Between the heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms, every run feels like its own challenge. Thankfully, a few simple strategies can help you make it to fall with your fitness and sanity intact.
Things Runners Lose
Open my sock drawer and you’ll quickly notice something is off. There are more lonely running socks than I’d like to admit. But, they’re not the only things running takes away.
The Runner That Left
Every run begins by leaving home. After enough miles, you realize the runner who returns is not the same one who left.
My Favorite Race
All runners have their favorite race. That one they register for the day registration opens. The one they cannot wait to run again the moment they cross the finish line. For me, that race is the Peachtree Road Race.