I keep thinking I want to do my long runs on trails. Then, I take a good look at where I run and think these are basically trails. Last week’s long run was supposed to be 14 miles. I got sick – trying a new energy gel which is part of what long runs are… Continue reading Long Runs
A while back a good friend of mine gave me a disc and a sample of Vemma Thirst to try. This is an item that is out there in the hydration market but is an item that is sold through what I would call network marketing. It is available through brand partners. Anyway, I was… Continue reading Vemma Thirst: Product Review
Yesterday was my longest run to date, 20 miles. There are many reasons this is important but the biggest thing is I learned some lessons I can apply to life in general. Plan your work and work your plan. I have been following a plan for marathon training. There are a few “ifs” or “buts”… Continue reading Life Lessons from the Long Run
Today is Saturday, August 7th. I ran 17 (okay, the actual run figured to 16.95) miles today. It took some time but I felt really good running and after I was done. But let me take you back to the scenario this morning. I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out where… Continue reading Distance Under My Feet
After my day at church on Sunday, I went with my fifth child to a live music festival. We both love live music and have somewhat similar tastes or can at least tolerate each other’s varied tastes in music. There will be more about the music in the near future. I saw a friend there… Continue reading The Long Solo Run
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