I often claim to be a low mileage runner. Running mates have often asked if this claim is true (and, half-jokingly, if I’m training in secret).
Secretly I
My Running Shorts
My Running Shorts, noun: brief stories about life on the run.
How low can you go
One, two, princes kneel before you
The Second Battle of the Races. Continue reading
And they’re still running today
I wish I could claim to have found this one my own. I am, however, going to spend the next three evenings on google images looking for more retro running pics, because this is so amazing. Continue reading
Girl, why not take out the trash
Potty Gurl, the official Charleston Marathon loo: Continue reading
Racing with the wind
I secretly ran the Charleston Marathon last weekend. I said I wasn’t running a race until spring. This was not a last-minute decision. It was a 12 weeks before decision. I lied to everyone*. Continue reading
Posted in My Amazing Races, Running Tids & Bits
Tagged marathon, race, race report, race results, running, weather
Ever I saw your face
For those of us in northern climates, winter has arrived. The wind is blowing from the Arctic and runners are bundling up. On runs my cheeks freeze and I lose the ability to make certain sounds – which is fun in that it results in amusing conversations. I’m pretty tough. I’ve never run in a balaclava. I arouse enough suspicion in my ninja gear. Continue reading
Anybody hear the forest fall
Yesterday I received some interesting news. I’m not sure what I mean by interesting. Maybe it was just news. It was interesting to me, but may not be interesting to you. Before revealing the news, some context to pique interest. Continue reading
Posted in Running Tids & Bits
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, running, summer, trail running
I’m taking a greyhound on the Hudson River line
Dear New York City Marathon,
I hate this phrase, but are you kidding me? Continue reading
Posted in Running Tids & Bits
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, marathon, money, New York City Marathon, running
Never, never do it again, not until the next time
It will come as no surprise to many of you that I’m a sucker for new year’s resolutions. I actually go through this goal setting process three times a year – in January along with the calendared masses, Labour Day Monday because I spent way too many years in school, and my own new year’s start on my birthday.
You are probably hungover and in no shape to think of your own resolutions, so helpfully listed are a few resolutions ready-made for any runner. You won’t find uninspired classics like run more, run faster, or run something new* on this list. This list is made up of practical resolutions for the everyrunner, just pick and choose as you desire or require. Continue reading
When afternoon came it was freezin’ rain
I usually check the weather before heading out on a run, just to make sure I’m properly clothed for the conditions. Yesterday I saw a forecast I’ve never seen before:
