Running without expectations seemed to be a careless way to indulge in running a marathon. However, during the last mile of the 2009 P.F. Changs Phoenix Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, I got about 250 high fives (give or take) as I strolled along with a beer in one hand and the other celebrating the final…
This one goes out to all you marathoners out there… One aspect of marathons that isn’t too grueling and stressful are the expo’s leading up to the race. If there is one place you want to learn how to become a better runner and have one hell of a time, it is at the marathon…
When I was training to qualify for Boston, I focused on specific miles day in and day out. I would have qualified for Boston had it not been for the ITB going out at mile 18. However, what I realized was that training that way wasn’t fun. Training for longer distances is extremely tough. It…
I have never won a race. So, right off the bat, you may think that it is pointless to read this article. However, you would be greatly mistaken. I have finished in the Top 10 positions of 10k’s and 5k’s 8 times. Yes, these were primarily local races with anywhere from 200 to 1,500 runners….
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