Last week, I went to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a conference. I figured that since I had never been to New Mexico before, I should take full advantage of my trip and see what I could see. Given my penchant for running, I figured the best way I could sight-see would...
Fitness and Exercise
Running is…
Running is a lot of things to a lot of people. This is what it means to me.
Motivation for Faster Running
I ran the fastest 10k I have in years because I was afraid I’d be late to work if I didn’t.
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.
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.
Is Virtual Reality the Future of Fitness?
The future of fitness is in augmented and virtual reality. Run across a glacier, bike on a volcano–visit exotic locales and get your heart-rate up, without ever leaving air conditioned awesomeness of your own living room.