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.
Human
Grandmothers of Endurance Video – Ultrarunning into your 80s
A letter to all the nay-sayers & non-believers who tell me that ultrarunning is breaking apart my body. Those who think I’ll need knee replacements by age 35. This video of 2 ultrarunning Grandmothers (age 76 & 67) clearly proves that running ultras only enriches your mind, body & spirit.
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.
Taylor Mali’s “Speak With Conviction” Video (Typography)
This is an incredible 2:30 video of Taylor Mali’s “Speak With Conviction” poem, artfully created by Ronnie Bruce using only typography.
Keeping in touch with old friends
Why do I struggle keeping in touch with old friends? There are so many great people I’ve built incredible relationships with, and yet we go years without talking. What’s the excuse?
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.
Volunteer for a race when injured
I know it sucks to be injured. And you probably don’t want to watch hundreds of people doing the thing you love, but are unable to do because of your injury. But you owe it to your sport. And more importantly, you owe it to your fellow athletes who I’m sure have volunteered (and maybe even saved your ass a few times) for races that you have run.
Here’s a recap of my volunteer experience for the Rockett’s Landing Tri in Richmond, VA.
A letter to my injured hamstring
Dear Hamstring. First off, let me start by saying I’m not mad. For years, you have continued to be amazing, and this past June, you failed… no… I failed you for the first time. I’ve been nothing but selfish, and for that, I apologize. Let’s start over and get it right this time.
My new (almost) 3 year old buddy
How my recent 4-day vacation with my 3-year-old cousin, Zachary, reminded me that we’re all role models, whether we like it or not. He’s also my new best bud. What an awesome kid!