January 2012 Training Summary
January has been quite unexpected for many reasons. To begin, I didn’t anticipate it to end so soon. Although I had several productive workouts – the truth is, I’m nowhere near where I should be. In terms of monthly mileage, I’ve only run about half of what I planned. I was shooting for 200 miles; I ended up with around 130. And my speed took a big dip from my injury as well. Yesterday’s tempo run was (more…)
How Do You Get High on Race Day?
A lot of running is done in the head – at least that’s the case for me. Aside from the usual boost from food and hydration, the sate of mind can easily make or break your race. Whether you’re setting a course record or simply trying to cross the finish line without walking, it is important to maintain a high morale. For some people it can be as simple as hearing their own name from the crowd. However, it’s a little (more…)
5 Ugly Truths About Running
Whether you’re seeking a new achievement, crossing out an item on your bucket list, or trying to get into a smaller size of jeans, running may seem like a good choice of activity. Particularly in what seems to be the second running boom today (the first was in the 1970s), a lot of people have recently picked up a pair of sneakers and run for the first time. Perhaps people are more informed and conscious about their health than ever, (more…)
5 Things Runners Can Do to Change the World
The world is a cold, cold place – some say. When you spend enough time running outside, you’ll probably cross paths with jerks of some sort. I admit there are times when I want to just grab the nearest object and throw it at these lesser humans that are incapable of being considerate. However, usually I am able to keep cool and stay focused on my run without much hindrance – because I believe in paying it forward. I also live under the assumption that the sum of all (more…)
Picking Up Where I Left Off
Some of you are aware of my downtime caused by the Achilles tendinitis last year. As I have been gradually increasing my weekly mileage and pace since the hiatus, there are some mixed feelings I’m experiencing about my training. I find myself troubled a lot lately simply because I’m not where I want to be in terms of performance. The frustration also gets amplified from time to time by my ever-lingering injuries – one after another. (more…)
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