Can I wash my running shoes? Yes! Just don’t put them in the dryer.
Running
Making Bad Choices
Today is a beautiful day--the middle of November and 61 degrees at 5:30am. I woke up, got out of bed, and put on my coffee and oatmeal. This is the routine that I follow on any day that I get up and run. Except that today, I didn't run. I sat on my exercise bike,...
Why I Run: To Explore
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that I love running. Love it. But the running itself is only part of what I love. Almost as much as putting one foot in front of the other, I love being outside. I love the sun blinding me. I love the wind on my...
I think I really, really like race medals…
I’ve received a medal at each of the last three races I ran, and now I’m addicted to them.
Race Recap: Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail 10K in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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...
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.”