Training
Are You Addicted to Running?
When is something is no longer a hobby, an interest, or even a way of life – but an addiction? Can one be addicted to running? Many of us use running to escape. But can you take it too far?
Don’t Blame Your Running Shoes
photo by mikehamm Hi. It’s us, your running shoes. We’ve got a few things to tell you. We’re tired of being blamed for all your running problems. Shin splints? “Shoes must be getting […]
16 Week Marathon Training Plan
photo by lululemon athletica Marathon training for busy families Finding time to train for a full marathon when you have a family is hard. Finding time to train for a marathon even when you […]
16 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Half marathon training for busy families Finding time to work out and run consistently when you have a family is challenging. Finding time to train for a distance event like a half marathon […]
Running on vacation at Disney World
Family vacations to Walt Disney World can truly be a “magical” time. The folks at Disney take extra effort to help create a little bit of magic for everyone. Even running […]
Winter running — photo post
I’ve been doing a lot of treadmill running due to the cold weather and dark mornings and evenings. But today was too beautiful to stay indoors, even though it was only […]
When half the distance is good enough.
The hope After we finished a wonderful shrimp and risotto dinner this evening, my wife said, “You should go to the gym tonight.” I was feeling rather full, but it was my […]
Zen fitness
I was talking to two single friends at work who were comparing notes with each other on their P90X fitness plan. They were going on and on about how much […]
Winter outdoor cross-training
Any season is good for cross-training, but winter affords fantastic cross-training opportunities that no other season can offer. And a huge benefit of winter activities is that so many of them […]
The joys of winter running
Recently I wrote about how winter can be a great time for indoor cross-training for runners. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to hide out inside for the entire season. Winter is a wonderful season for running, as long as you are prepared.