You spend a third of your day counting sheep. Not a big deal, right? Most people sleep 7-9 hours a night. But, think about it. In the course of a year, that’s the equivalent of 122 days. Imagine all that time spent with your eyes closed. Now, we know sleep is critical for recharging your batteries, but you ARE always trying to figure out how to fit in your run or your … [Read more...] about Is Sleep Your Enemy?
History of (My) Running Shoes #1
There it is. My very first pair of real live running shoes. Same exact color too. The 4th model of the Nike Air Pegasus. Up until I got these shoes in 1988, I ran in Vans, Airwalks, Pony (remember those?), Converse or worse...Thom McAns. These Nikes were game-changers for me. I had just started running cross-country for my high school and I felt like a totally different … [Read more...] about History of (My) Running Shoes #1
5 Steps To Achieve Your Training Goals
Many people think New Year’s resolutions are 100 percent worthless, but that’s not quite true. They’re only 92 percent worthless. How do I figure? Because 8 percent of the 126 million Americans who set New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. By the end of the third week of January, somewhere around the 23rd (that's today!), 92% of folks out there will have almost … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Achieve Your Training Goals
Can Running Save The World?
Running is more popular than ever. Last year, over 19 million Americans ran at least one organized race. There are an estimated total of 65 million runners in the U.S. alone. Add to that the fact that running keeps your weight in check, reduces your risk of diabetes and heart disease, and keeps your heart pumping an average of 3 years longer than all those poor non-running … [Read more...] about Can Running Save The World?