3.12 miles: 23:42 (?) 7:35/mile avg. still waiting on final chip time 3rd place overall female. Hooray! And now for the recap: As I mentioned in the last blog, this 5k was to be run in circles through the parking lot around an outlet mall. About 3.25 full circles, then you cut through the middle of the mall (it's an outdoor mall) cut to the other half of the loop, and run to the finish. Continue reading →
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The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been … [Read More...]
The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.
Due to the nature of - well - my life, I spend a decent amount of time on either the treadmill or the stair climber. I'm not ashamed, I no longer refer to them as "dreadmills" or any of that garbage, they are simply tools in my training arsenal. That said, there's no denying that they can be a bit … [Read More...]
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body … [Read More...]