Happy Global Running Day! I hope that you had a chance to get a run in this morning to celebrate. I’m writing this Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon race report the day before, but I’m going to go ahead and state that yes, I took a run, though it was probably short and […]
It’s Taper Time! Weekly Wrap Plus a New Look Around Here!
Many runners hate that last week or two before a big race when they’re forced to cut back and rest up their bodies after months of hard training. I, on the other hand, have found that the older I get the more excited I am about taper time! Yes, it has arrived. And while it’s […]
Runfessions: Treat Me Kindly This is My First Time
I can’t believe it’s the last Friday of May! That means it’s time for Runfessions! We have had a month of amazing weather here in the California desert. In spite of a rocky start, with temperatures up into the triple digits, it cooled down for most of the month, settling into the low 90s and with […]
David’s Story: He Wants to Race Everyone in the World #RaceDavid
I’d like you to meet David. He’s a badass six-year-old from San Diego on a mission to race every single person in the world. These photos are from Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Iron Kids race, where Ironman and the Challenged Athletes Foundation joined forces to make David’s week one that he’ll remember forever. Click any screenshot […]
Running Necessities: Tools, Gear, and More to Get You Ready to Run
Many people say that running is one of the easiest sports to join because it is virtually free, needing very little equipment to get started. While it is basically true that all you need is a good pair of shoes, most runners will tell you that they have a lot of running necessities without which […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Memories of Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, here are some memories of my own mom, which I originally wrote in 2010. I’m also thinking of my daughters-in-law, Sarah and Lisa, mothers of my grandchildren. Memories of Mom I realized today, as I planned to write this, that I didn’t have a single digital picture of my mother, […]
