All things running with subcategories for workouts, races and general observations.
As the summer goes on, we are finally into usual Virginia summer weather. When I got out for my long run just before 7 am, it was a sunny 74 degrees with a 72-degree dew point.[more …]
Long Run – August 26, 2021 Read More »
After two long races on consecutive weekends, I was able to get out for a long run Thursday. Mentally, I prepared to do a long race this fall.[more …]
Long Run – August 19, 2021 Read More »
Since 1996, the Fredericksburg Area Running Club has hosted a 10-mile race in late August. The club’s objective was to provide a long race event for those runners training for a fall marathon or other long event.[more …]
2021 Devil’s Den 10 Mile Read More »
I don’t remember ever throwing this belt in the washer. Over 26 years, the only cleaning was running in the rain. This belt has gotten me through many long runs and races.[more …]
My Single Bottle Belt Read More »
For the past 4 1/2 weeks, I did more walking than running. I have not run for more than 6 minutes without walking. I was able to stretch, and strength train each day.
My goal was to finish the 50km in 8 hours.[more …]
2021 Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50km Read More »
As a Chronotrack and Winning Time timer, I have been able to associate with some of the best timers in the world. The bibs at the Antisocial 7.000.000 mm races teased the list of 7 running tips from the world’s best timer. Here’s the list:[more …]
7 Running Tips from the World’s Best Timer Read More »
I have not run much in the past two weeks. Since pulling up after six miles on July 13, I’ve been doing a lot of walking, stretching, and strength training, trying to resolve the issue that is pulling at my right groin muscle.[more …]
Long Run – July 29, 2021 Read More »
Working with my personal trainer, physical therapist daughter, I’m not going to run for another week. I’ll keep walking, stretching, and strength training daily.[more …]
Long Run? – July 22, 2021 Read More »
I think the issue started after the 2018 JFK 50 Mile, held on the snow and mud-covered AT, and the muddy C&O Path. Probably, I did not clean my left foot off well enough after the race and developed a toenail fungus.[more …]
Dynamic Foot and Ankle Read More »
I have not tried to run more than 100 paces at a time since last Thursday’s long walk.[more …]
Long Run – July 15, 2021 Read More »
