by divine awakening | Jul 11, 2014 | Parallels
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. ...
by divine awakening | Jun 30, 2014 | Parallels
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...
by divine awakening | Jun 25, 2014 | Parallels, Scripture
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...
by divine awakening | Jun 22, 2014 | Parallels
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...