I'm taking some time off from marathoning. The last time I took time off, I took an eight year hiatus! Don't get me wrong, I still ran. Some years I ran races and some years I just ran to run. These are my top 5 reasons why my next race won't be a marathon. #1. I want longevity in this sport. I've been a runner for 25 years and I want to run for at least the next 25 years. Physical and mental … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons My Next Race Won’t Be a Marathon
Archives for November 2014
Race Pace Training Diaries: A PR is a PR
The summer and fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Jess D, a Race Pace Runner, training for the 2014 New York City Marathon with the goal of becoming a faster runner and setting a new Personal Record. Learn more about Jess and her goals here. Hi guys! Wanted to update you on my NCYM experience. Race week was awesome! Between the expo, taking my dad for a Central Park … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: A PR is a PR
So You Want To Run Your 1st Marathon Next Fall, Now What?
This time of year it's difficult not to catch marathon fever. I haven't conducted any studies to prove this theory, but I'm pretty sure more people commit to running their first marathon during the fall then when making New Years Resolutions on January 1. If you've been inspired to conquer 26.2 miles next fall, here's what you should do for the next 12 months. Months 1-4 (November - … [Read more...] about So You Want To Run Your 1st Marathon Next Fall, Now What?