Jogging

I’m not sure if it’s the state of our economy or the fact that I just turned 40, but my perspective on things is changing. I’ve been a regular exerciser for some time now. I have an elliptical at home and am a member of our local YMCA. I’ve taken everything from cycling classes to step... Read More »

I’m not sure if it’s the state of our economy or the fact that I just turned 40, but my perspective on things is changing. I’ve been a regular exerciser for some time now. I have an elliptical at home and am a member of our local YMCA. I’ve taken everything from cycling classes to step... Read More »

Lets face it, sometimes running is boring and long. Sometimes, you wish it could be over as soon as you start. If you don't give your brain something to focus on, you will start to wonder "why am I doing this?", and after that you'll soon start to think "I should just do a... Read More »

Do you have to beat the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon to consider yourself a runner? When can you say you officially meet the requirements? In 2001, I ran 26.2 miles in Chicago at about a 12-mile-per-hour pace. I had trained six long months in New York City for that day in early... Read More »

Starting a running routine is can be a frustrating experience if you don't know what to expect. Let me break it to you now. Your body is going to scream at you and you are going to think you weren't cut out to be a runner. I guarantee you, it will get easier. Consistency is the key. Here is... Read More »