1:00:00 – 5.5 miles
If it’s not hard, then you’re doing it wrong.
I read this quote in a running book about 3 years ago and it still resonates with me today. What does it mean? Is it saying that I’m not working hard unless a bone is sticking out of my body? I’ve taken [...]
Continue Reading →30:20 – 3 miles
Even when I travel for work, I find time to get in a run. In fact, many times it’s the activity I most look forward to. Depending on time of year and schedule, there is even a chance to run outside. It’s an opportunity to see a part of [...]
Continue Reading →I was fortunate to be interviewed by the good people at Who Has The Runs. Here is the link to the full article: Alex R has the runs: He may not be fast, but he has a big mouth.
Answering the questions made me slow down (something rare) [...]
Continue Reading →1:03:00 – 6.5 miles
When things aren’t working, it’s time to step back and look for the root cause. Normally, I’m an early morning runner. I’m up at 4a and head to the gym for the treadmill or hit the pavement. For the past 3 week however, that hasn’t been working. My body kept saying [...]
Continue Reading →It has been a week since writing here, there, or anywhere. Not just this site, but the number of emails and the attention to my book has been sparse. Normally when I take time away from work, I make it a goal to not do anything unless it’s via my phone. This reduces [...]
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