Stop Chasing the Marathon If You Want to Run It Fast

We runners are a unique breed.  How long after finishing a grueling race are you thinking about signing up for your next one? For me, it’s usually a

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The Week of Indulgence that Wasn’t

I’ve been looking forward to this week for a while now. The race is done and behind me.  I’m happy with how it went and I can relax.

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Charleston Marathon 2017 Race Report. New PR!

I feel so good about this one. My goal for Charleston was to have a happy race.  I wanted to do well for myself but I did not

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Getting Through Marathon Taper Without Tantrums

Taper week can do some crazy things to runners.  Some people feel nervous and anxious about the big day.  Without as much running scheduled to ease the mind,

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The Goal Conforms to the Individual

The goal is absolutely secondary: it is the functioning toward the goal which is important. —Hunter S. Thompson I am eight days away from my goal marathon in

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Not So Safe and Effective

I have finally figured it out.  I know now what caused the race-ending stomach pain at the Richmond Marathon in November.  And it wasn’t just the acidic, burning

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