8 reasons why I love winter running
A list of reasons why I love winter running. Includes steaming heads, wood-burning fireplaces and more.
Fitness
Running through my old stomping grounds
Thank you, Spencer’s Park, for all the great childhood memories.
What if the NFL paid teams based on performance?
Instead of NFL teams paying players based on their individual talent, imagine the NFL paying teams based on their performance. I briefly dissect what that might look like.
TV-free treadmill running
A treadmill run with no TV. Just some great music, singing & jammin’ out. It always makes for a great morning.
It’s OK to walk
My 30-minute walk today was rather enlightening. It helped me realize how walking can play an important role in my training… even for ultramarathon training.
5 minutes of foam
5 minutes every morning with the foam roller. It might hurt at first, but it will pay dividends down the road.
A forgotten cardio exercise: The punching bag
I’ve been looking for a good way to get some cardio in without using my legs. Enter: The punching bag. Here are 8 ideas on how to get a great workout with a punching bag.
And a bonus 9th idea that is guaranteed to make you laugh.
Don’t fight the hammy…
Reminder: If you’re hamstring even hints at the fact that you shouldn’t run today, don’t argue with it. The hamstring ALWAYS wins.
Work From Home Tip 1 – Wake up, get going
If you work from home, here are 2 simple things to do each morning, as soon as you wake up. They’ll give you energy for the rest of your day.
Injuries without pain are the most frustrating
The most frustrating part about my hamstring injury is the fact that it doesn’t hurt. You might consider this a good thing, but I don’t. I don’t care about the pain. All I care about is being able to run again. I just wish I could recognize when that might be.