It is true. We all start with a great plan. My plan was my previously posted Half Marathon Training plan. That plan didn’t work out so well. Here is the thing though – the plan wasn’t the problem. The plan would have worked wonderfully if I was able to stick to it and life wouldn’t […]
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My First Half Marathon Training Plan!
I remember saying I would never run more than a 5k. That was about two years ago. Now I find myself putting together a half marathon training plan. I would blame it on my wife, seeing as how she is the real runner of the family, but that is not right. I simply now have […]
Top Gifts for Runners in Your Life
The holiday season is upon us and it is likely that you are shopping for a runner in your life. If you are looking for some ideas on what to buy for a runner, take a look at the list below to get some ideas. Top Gifts for Runners Running Shoes. Most runners go through […]
Running Groups and Where to Find Them
Not everyone enjoys the freedom that comes with running by themselves. That is why there are so many places to find running groups to join together with. While the resources listed below are a great place to start in finding running partners, it may take time to find the right group for you. Find Running […]
New Runners: Must Have Items!
You learn a lot while getting started running. The one thing I learned quickly was just how much money you could end up spending on running. I mean, all you do is run. How much could that cost? It turns out, that answer can be a lot. I have been pretty good at keeping the […]
Where to Find Deals on Running Shoes
Get Deals on Running Shoes If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for deals on running shoes. If I happen to find a great deal, I will most likely buy a couple pairs. This is especially true if I know that the shoes work really well for me. What constitutes a […]
It’s Never Too Late to Start Running!
Don’t Let Age Get in the Way of Running Whenever I talk to people about running, they are surprised to hear when I started. I didn’t begin my journey until I was 36 years old and moved to a new city. I hadn’t run since high school gym class and I hated every minute of […]
Track Your Progress to Meet Goals
Focus on Progress to Succeed I only started running about two years ago. I say it is was because we lived in the northeast and it was too cold in the winter but it was probably just laziness. When we moved to Austin, Texas it was clear that I was out of excuses. I needed […]
Couch to 30 Minutes of Activity
I’m sure you have heard of all the couch to 5k programs out there but there aren’t a lot of us that are itching to get out and take part in road races. That is totally normal – not everyone wants to race! The moral you should take away from any of these programs is […]