A Strange Guy at the Park
- Training
As I walked past a white van, I just had a weird feeling. When I got to the end of the road, I walked on the opposite side of the road.
Category: Training
The Rock that Says Ehh
A few weeks ago I did not feel like walking. I took walking clothes with me so I could stop at a park on the way home, but I still wasn’t feeling it. Regardless, I drove to the park. As I got […]
Working on Motivation
Over the last few months I’ve been dealing with an overuse injury. My hip flexor is sore along with my sacroiliac and IT bands. The three are all related, aggravating each other and making my lower back ache. I’ve been working with […]
8 Miles
8 miles. I remember the first time I ever walked 8 miles. It was a major milestone. I was training for my first half marathon in 1999 with Team in Training. Walking that 8 miles was SO hard! I was exhausted – […]
Be the Best!
Recently I was listening to a podcast (yes, I listen to lots of podcasts) when the host said something that struck me. Don’t worry about being the very best, just be YOUR best. At first I thought it was a cop out. […]
Final Preparations for Your First Marathon or Half Marathon
Spring is a great time to do a marathon or half marathon. And this last weekend in April is a big one for races: Big Sur International, Oklahoma City, St. Jude Country Music… If you are doing your first long-distance race, I’m […]
Disappointing Scioto Miles 15K Race
Today I walked the Scioto Miles 15K race held in Downtown Columbus with five other Buckeye Striders. I was hesitant to enter (which is why I just registered this week) because this series has not impressed me in the past.
Being Safe When Walking
On Presidents Day, a woman jogger was attacked at one of my favorite parks here in Central Ohio. She didn’t do anything wrong. It was mid-day in a popular park in February. (I was interviewed by the local news to talk about […]
Great Saturday Walk in Snow!
With this winter being colder and snowier than typical, many of us have been cooped up inside for way too long! After weeks of doing our Saturday morning walks inside at the community center, Deb and I decided we had to be […]
Winter Training Without a Treadmill?
This winter has been colder and snowier than typical for a large portion of North America. In Central Ohio, our total snowfall is more than 9 inches above average already! And the sub-zero days and icy sidewalks can make training nearly impossible. […]