Category Archives for Running
lesson relearned
never go running without socks. my duffel bag was missing socks one noon hour and i stood there a moment considering if i should still go running or not. eh, what me worry? i geared up and headed out for … Continue reading
gone streakin’
inadvertently, i’ve strung together thirteen consecutive days of running – – dressed appropriately, thank you very much. while i’m forty (plus) years away from topping the United States Running Streak Association list, it’s a positive sign that i’m getting “habitual” … Continue reading
false start
the last time i had blogged, i was prepping to race a half marathon on the first saturday in april. regrettably, i came down with an upper respiratory virus which kept me on the couch. training-wise, april came and went … Continue reading
reclaimation effort
ever so slowly i continue to work my way back into shape. the past six months have amounted to simply “maintenance” miles after pulling my left hamstring last fall. for the year to date, i’ve rolled just under 227 miles; … Continue reading
Glacial Park Snowshoe Race
i rolled into Glacial Park (Ringwood, IL – – one hour south of Waukesha, WI) a little more than an hour before race time and had the chance to attend the pre-race briefing. summarized, the race instructions were… 10K runners … Continue reading