I am a runner in the midwest having run 10+ marathons in my career. You can tell the running boom is happening when you no longer can book a last minute marathon. The fall marathon in Indianapolis was always available just in case you couldn’t run Chicago. It’s now booked up months in advance. Running … Read more
Committing to a race means committing to a training plan to get ready. Everything becomes a little more complicated as a parent. We have commitments to change diapers, watch kids during the day, take them to after school activities and on top of all of this we have social and professional commitments. Here is a … Read more
You became a dad and your fitness went sideways. You’re not alone on this journey, trust me! I started running about 15 years ago, well before I became a dad. Since then I’ve run more than 10 marathons and still had to relearn how to make running fit into life after my kids were born. … Read more
Running is not big in my family. My wife has run a few half marathons, but vowed never to run them again. Both of my boys are a little young and lose interest quickly. Even though I’m running solo in my family, I’ve come up with a few ideas to keep the family active and … Read more
I have a strong hatred for running in cold weather! It interferes with my ability to enjoy a run. Any temperatures above freezing I can handle, but it’s those sub freezing temperatures with wind chill that get me. What seems to be a never ending story will soon end and spring will be right around … Read more
Happy holidays! Even though it’s the holidays, I’m still running for my health. I keep going even though it’s tough to stay active with so much going on. My doctor pointed out a few positive things during my latest visit that running helped contribute to. I can’t promise the same results, but hope sharing can … Read more
It’s time to race again. Those early morning long runs are coming to an end. I may be biased, but I believe November is one of the best months to run a half or full marathon. I’ll cover a few reasons why its is one of the best months for long races, so you can … Read more
We recently had a few stressful events come up in our lives. Having two younger kids keeps us on our toes. Sometimes that overwhelming feeling happens that keeps you up at night. There’s a natural antidote and it’s to head out on a run to relieve stress. Run to Relieve Stress Naturally When you lace … Read more
I’m a runner and I have an addiction. My addition is the latest gear and gadgets. I’m not a professional runner. I’m just a normal dad that likes to get my miles in. I will share a few ideas to make you feel better about making that big purchase of the latest running gear or … Read more
As the end of summer gets closer, the weather is starting to become more favorable for running. The right accessories can transform your experience from surviving your miles to truly enjoying them. We will cover a few of the best running accessories to make even the longest of runs more enjoyable. Comfort and Performance Running … Read more
