One thing I like about running is tracking my times and distances and what I’ve learned about my running is that every 10 pounds costs me a minute. See, there’s been some stress eating and even though I’ve continued running and even added some other exercises via Nike Training Club, I’ve been locked in about … Continue reading Ten Pounds for a Minute
This year has been a rough one, everyone knows it and I won’t enumerate all the crappy details. But I decided to try to bid adieu to 2020 with a challenge to myself — knock out 50 miles this month, the month I turn 50. It started great, I felt strong the first two days … Continue reading My 50 for 50 Challenge
For the second year in a row, my son and I hit the road in the Wobble Before You Gobble. This year, however, it was virtual and we had to hit the hills around our neighborhood. It was cold and a tough slog but we both made it and it was enjoyable. My wife even … Continue reading Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner
The first race that got cancelled for me was the St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Run. I was excited to be doing it. I had run two races with my son, but this was going to be one for just me. It’s a great race too through Midtown Reno and an actual Leprechaun chases you down … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Hope to Race Leprechauns Again
So, my hip flexor issue has been resolved or solved, or whatever. As some of you know my plan in October was to try to run every day that month, but after a couple of weeks, a nagging pain in my right hip flexor got worse. So I took a week off and did some … Continue reading It’s Hip to Rest and Find New Routes to Run
I’ve been struggling with a nagging hip flexor pain for the last couple of months and finally, I’ve decided to give it a rest. It’s scary for me to do that. Running is so much more to me than just keeping my weight under control, though certainly without running I’m worried about ballooning up, which … Continue reading Injury: A short story I hope
I hit the road seven days in a row for the first time in more than a year. I hope to get out everyday this month, for at least a mile as I try to run off 15 or 20 pounds. To be honest, it’s the first time I’ve ever really been interested in creating … Continue reading Running for health and for community connection
For me, buying new running shoes is a weighty issue. I’m a heavier runner who doesn’t want to lighten his wallet more often than he needs to. As any runner knows, picking shoes is an exciting ordeal. You have all the brands and reviews to read, but ultimately, you’re just casting the dice and your … Continue reading The Weight in My Shoes
Lots of things in life take endurance — family, career, reading Russian novels, but today, I want to compare running and writing. It’s funny, running is simple, it’s walking but a little faster — at least for me these days. It’s something I’ve been doing almost my whole life. But running can be difficult to … Continue reading Endurance Endeavor: The Run of Writing
Chalk Creek Writing Outfit 