Boston 2016

I want to run Boston.  And I want to run it in 2016. Don’t get me wrong.  I would love to run in 2015, and Erie would be a great course to qualify on.  But my training data shows that I’m nowhere near where I was a year ago. ...

Rest Makes You Faster

Rest makes you faster. So says a friend whose running advice I’ve come to trust. Rest gives the body time to heal and repair itself, making adaptations that will improve future performance.  It also provides a mental break to reflect and...

That’s How We Roll

I believe in foam rolling. Experience has taught me that it makes a difference, and as a result, I have begun a small collection. Each of these torture devices has its own purpose. The standard roller. Travel size. The spiky one (rumble roller) for when you...

Heart Change

After more than seven months since the injury, I’m happy to report I am finally back to running double digits, which I suppose is enough to qualify as “long slow distance” (emphasis on the SLOW).They say long slow distance running is key for...