It’s a Numbers Game
After running the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend and logging 42.4 total miles, I slacked off for six weeks. There was no excuse that holds water. I was simply lazy. I lost my mojo. 1/14 – 1/20: 8.08 miles 1/21 – 1/27: 1.74 (seriously? Why even bother mentioning it???) 1/28 – 2/3: 7.84 miles … Read more
Sub 7.
Thus far, I’ve shared with you two of my goals for 2013: 1) log a minimum of 2,013 miles during the year, and 2) drop my weight to 185 pounds in order to improve my running performance. My third goal for 2013 is one that will take a lot of work to accomplish, but only … Read more
Another Big Goal For 2013
As I mentioned yesterday, my big goal for 2013 is logging 2,013 miles for the year. 5.1 miles each day of the year will be a pretty difficult thing for me to accomplish. But it’s not my most difficult goal for the year. That dubious honor goes to my second goal for 2013. So what … Read more
Preparing to Go Dopey…
So my first major hurdle of 2013 comes in approximately 2 weeks in Orlando, Florida. I’m scheduled to run what some runners refer to as “The Dopey” in Walt Disney World. What is “The Dopey”, you ask? Well I’m glad you inquired. The Dopey begins on the Friday of WDW Marathon Weekend, with a 5k … Read more
Time To Roll Out Some New Goals for 2013…
Well, my goal of completing 12 marathon during 2012 was a success. It feels weird to say that – I conducted a successful 2012 running campaign. I can almost hear my little Irish grandmother loud and clear: “You conducted a successful running campaign in 2012? Well WOW – I love me, do you? You know … Read more
A Recap of My 12 in ’12 To Benefit The Dream Team Project
2012 was an interesting year, filled with ups and downs that resembed a ride on California Screamin’. I figured that I’d look back real quick at the year’s running events and try to share one take-away from each adventure. January 2012: I ran the Walt Disney World Marathon. THAT was a VERY fun way … Read more
Marathon #12: Early One December Morning…
After a great Sunday in Philadelphia, marathon number 11 was in the books. All I needed was one more run of 26.2 miles in order to attain my goal for the year. But there were no marathons scheduled which were easily accessible for me through December 31st. As you might be able to tell….that’s a … Read more
So Now What? I Might Be One Marathon Short….
Marathon Sunday came and went here in New York City, and New Yorkers were really focused more on recovery efforts than anything else. Runners from all over the globe that were visiting The Big Apple to participate in one of the world’s largest running events decided to help with the relief efforts by bringing needed … Read more
The 2012 ING New York City Marathon
Before the arrival of Marathon Week, the city begins to change slightly. The air gets a little bit colder. Billboards advertising the marathon go up in almost every train station. City buses have marathon advertisements along their sides. Banners are hung from street lights in close proximity to the course. Then the official … Read more
The Hardest Mile I’ve Ever Run
The week after my trek through Central Park, I found that it took longer than usual to recover. I gave myself two days of complete rest prior to attempting to get up and complete a lite run on Wednesday morning. Quite honestly, I just went through the motions. I ran without focus and without a … Read more
