I ran the fastest 10k I have in years because I was afraid I’d be late to work if I didn’t.
B.J. Keeton
Running Shoes and Gender Roles
I am certain that if more men’s running shoes and activewear were available in bright colors, men would buy them. We don’t buy them right now because they’re not available.
My End-of-Summer Self-Evaluation
Like a good teacher, I had goals for my summer. Now, I’m evaluating myself to see how I stack up in terms of writing and running and fitness.
My Word Is “Run”
Using Eat, Pray, Love as a guide, I’ve found my personal word is “run” and my city’s is “rebirth.”
Running Is What Keeps Me Alive
Mom was in the hospital. I was overcome by anxiety. Another hereditary health concern? I ran. That night, quite literally, I was running for my life.
I Stopped Weighing Myself, and It’s Been Awesome
I reached more fitness goals after I stopped weighing myself than when I was weighing-in daily.
Garbage In, Garbage Out
You really are what you eat. After just two days of eating fewer fruits and veggies, I felt like a lump of iron had babies in my tummy. I felt bad, had no energy at all.
Podcast and Audiobook Recommendations for Runners
There are generally two kinds of runners. There are the runners who listen to music and the runners who don't. One camp claims the music helps them keep pace and stay focused, while the other says that they can focus inward and keep pace by what their body is telling...
Getting My Groove Back
I missed last year’s UCP Half-Marathon in Florence, Alabama. I won’t this year.
I’m Writing a Weight-Loss Book. And I Need Your Help.
I’m writing a weight-loss memoir. What do you want included in the book?