One of the greatest races in one of the most spectacular of settings that I ever ran was also my one and only DNF. Did Not Finish. Three words that a runner never wants to hear and especially after spending an entire year training specifically for that race and, more than $10,000. Yes, some of [...]
It’s been about 12 years since I worked between the walls of a cubicle. That small, cramped space didn’t feel overly restricted at the time because honestly it was the norm. Today, however, my office space looks extremely different. In fact, in and around 2007 I made a list of goals [...]
I’m currently in Mexico enjoying the last few days of a wonderful trip with my fiancée. We started our adventure by spending some time with good friends in Cuernavaca – a picturesque city known for the filming of many Latin-American soap operas – and then Mexico City before heading down to [...]
For some runners, January can be a bit of a struggle to get back into our running routine. Colder weather, icy roads, fewer hours of sunlight, a few extra pounds from the holiday season and of course, re-runs of our favorite 80’s television programs all make it difficult to return to the glory [...]
They say that everything can change in a moment: your plans, your priorities or your luck. Normally it’s when you least expect it and therefore, for most, it’s unwanted change. However, when we accept what is and go with the flow, sometimes that change brings us new opportunities. In my [...]
I’ve been told I need to blog more, and, it wasn’t the first time. The truth is, my running in the past year has been more of an embarrassment than anything else. Why would I want to talk about that, and, how can I get motivated to reach out to others looking for their own [...]
As a running instructor I’ve read many emails telling me how it is extremely difficult to get training runs in while on the road for work or for pleasure. And even though I have been instructing for more than 8 years, I have yet to read one that asked me how to get runs in while [...]
It’s hard to believe but it is already December again! You know what that means don’t you? Well, yes, if you believe in it, that means Christmas, of course, but it also means flu season. And regardless of whether or not you believe in the flu, or the flu shot, I assure you that they do [...]
I’ve always enjoyed running races close to home; the ease of registration, race day logistics and thank goodness, no reaction from the water. If I’m lost finding my way to the Start Line, I simply need to ask directions. If I need to know where the closest port-o-potty is, I can get my [...]
I had the incredible opportunity to return to the ING New York City Marathon for the 8th year this past Sunday. The only problem was, I participating from the sidelines. Any distance runner knows of this fantastic marathon, and those that have had the great fortune to run it will tell you that [...]
One never forgets the first time they visit the great Serengeti on the African plains of Tanzania! It truly takes your breath away and is far beyond words or the plethora of photo’s available to us online. Only one thing can truly do it justice – being there! I remember reading that [...]