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LATEST ARTICLES ( 391 )

• Sex and Running: Endurance Activities Collide

  “Sex makes you happy. Happy people do not run a 3:47 mile.” – American Running Legend Marty LiquoriThe debate is as old as the Olympics themselves. What impact... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Internal Shout-Outs

  

  I’ve been making some small (i.e. probably more noticeable to me than anyone else) changes to the blog lately, and I thought I’d take a moment to call your... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Running Research to Consider

  

  I’ve been in school for 26 of the 34 years I’ve been alive. In many ways, who I am has been defined by my presence in the classroom for as long as I can... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Running to the Podiatrist

  

  Ok, so I didn’t actually RUN to my podiatry appointment, but I could have. The clinic is close enough but I decided they probably wouldn’t appreciate my... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• February Run Down

  

  By the time this past month came to a close, I was pretty sure I lived in a frozen wasteland. It was only two years ago that I was running in shorts and a... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• The Evolution of Running Shoes: I’m Coming Clean

  

  I’ve fought the urge to publish this post for quite some time. I don’t think I have a problem. I just like variety in my life, and get tired of the same footwea... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Running Quirks & Other Oddities

  

  Humanity is a strange species. We spend a great deal of time through documentaries exploring the fascinating natural world around us, but our own behavior is... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Running and Body Image

  

  I recently read a blog post by Zoe Romano that talked about the pressures and realities of body image. She was responding in part to an earlier article written... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• A Break from the Winter Running Doldrums

  

  There is no question that this winter has worn on me more than previous snowy seasons. The cold seems more bitter, the sky seems more overcast, the wind seems... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Never Pay Full Price for Running Gear

  

  Like most folks, I appreciate a good deal. In fact, over the years, I’ve become a discount shopper for many items, and have gotten rather good and finding the... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• January Run-Down

  

  For many folks, New Years Day marks the beginning of a laundry list of New Years resolutions. I’ve never been big on establishing resolutions, mainly because... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My Strength-Training Commitment

  

  The first time I began running, I followed a C25K plan and ran a few 5K races. However, I wasn’t regularly running with anyone, and my interest tapered off and... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Gear Review: Under Armor Coldgear Infrared Hood

  

  It’s -4 degrees outside right now, and I can hear the wind howling as I type. In my office, it’s a comfortable 72 degrees thanks to a trusty space heater. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race, Confidence, and Performance: Richard Sherman & The Privilege of “Bragging”

  

  It was an eventful, frustrating, saddening, and thought-provoking few days surrounding the  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday this past week. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• My 2014 Race Schedule…well, Mostly!

  

  As you’ve no doubt gathered, I spend quite a bit of time researching and reading about gear and races, among many other running-related topics. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Sub-Zero Treadmill Avoidance

  

  I’ve probably shared my dislike for the treadmill before. In the past few months, I think these feelings have only grown stronger. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Across the Years, Part 2

  

  It really is amazing how the idea of a moment yet to pass can consume you in small but impactful ways. I had a very busy semester, so I didn’t have the luxury o... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Race Report: Across the Years, Part 1

  

  “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 FITNESS, SPORTS

• “Going the Distance” Into the New Year

  

  I think I’ve probably mentioned before that the past 4 months have been rather busy! Between my training, teaching, writing, and everyday living, I’ve been... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Updates to My Running Life

  

  My taper is in full effect, the semester is winding down and I’m finishing up my teaching responsibilities for the semester, we are getting ready for the... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS