In a moment last week unlike any other in this new age of running, we experienced something truly awe-inspiring and inherently motivating. We already knew Desiree Linden was a beast. For the uninitiated, Linden’s resume includes two stints representing the United States at the Olympics (2012 and 2016). In 2018 she became the first AmericanContinue reading “50K is the New Marathon”
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The Subtle Joys of Running in the Rain
Running is a beautiful sport and there are countless reasons why I and so many others love doing it. From short bursts of speed to methodically paced and drawn out long runs, running offers so much variety for a sport that provides consistency for so many athletes. Among this plethora of variables is, of course,Continue reading “The Subtle Joys of Running in the Rain”
Consistency in Running: Accountability Matters!
What is the most important thing you can do right now to get better at running? It’s no secret, but the simple act of turning the doorknob, getting out onto the pavement, and getting a run in – regardless of the distance – is the easiest way to progress. I’ve written before about the importanceContinue reading “Consistency in Running: Accountability Matters!”
Run to the Top
The other day I went for a five or six mile run just to get the juices flowing a little bit. I didn’t really have a goal other than get a few miles in and call it a day. It started out easy; there aren’t really any tough hills or anything strenuous within a mileContinue reading “Run to the Top”
What Happens When You Don’t Run?
One of the most common questions among new runners is “how often should I run?” This question can be answered in several different ways depending on the athlete’s goals and current fitness level. As a rule, you should start out running fewer days a week (around three) and progress to running five or six daysContinue reading “What Happens When You Don’t Run?”
Make Running a Habit (Not a Chore)
When you’re starting out as a runner, just the process of making running a habit can be a struggle. In these first few weeks the quality of your workout doesn’t matter as much as just getting out and running. Depending on your fitness level, this might not mean running the entire time. It’s okay to mix running and walking, the important thing is that you’re getting outside and forming the pattern so that the next time it’s a little bit easier to turn the doorknob and get into your workout.
A Few Thoughts on Consistency in Running
There is no secret ingredient to success in running. There is no pill you can take or button you can push that will suddenly turn you into the next Mo Farah or Jim Walmsley. Good equipment helps, but no shoe will take you from a four-hour marathon to Boston overnight. So, what separates successful runners from just-average runners who can’t seem to make any progress?
Why I Run
It wasn’t until I contracted the coronavirus and couldn’t exercise for fourteen days that I realized how important running is to my daily life. For weeks I have tried to verbalize the connection I found in the last year to this sport but struggled to voice a tangible reason why I keep lacing my shoes up every day. Running hurts, so why do we continue to do it? Why do…