Race Day Etiquette For Runners From a high in 2013, registrations for races have declined over the past few years, but still hit 17.6 million in 2019 (Running USA’s 2020 US Running Trends Report). With this number of runners it
Base Building
What is Base Building? For a new runner or a runner returning from injury base building is the period where you put together a consistent weekly plan, developing endurance, strength, and distance to get you in shape for the start
Should You Run by Distance or Time?
Long story short, there is no black and white answer to the question of if you should run by distance or time. Correctly implemented as part of a training plan, both will result in performance improvements. Personally, I like structure
Training Cycles and Periodization – Can’t I Just Run?
In 2015, after many years away from the sport, I laced up my running shoes and headed out the door. I had a bucket list item of running a marathon, so signed up for a race and headed online to
Apple Watch 5 Vs Garmin Forerunner 935?
I have an Apple Watch (AW), primarily so I don’t need to carry my phone with me all the time. Being a data nerd, and using multiple devices and platforms I just had to perform an Apple watch vs Garmin
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2019
Running at Disney is unique … If you are looking for a personal record (PR) or to qualify for Boston, these are not the races for you. Disney races attract thousands of people, many running for the first time, enjoying
Running Safety
One of the reasons I love running is that I don’t need a lot of gear; I can slip on my shoes and head out of the door – or can I? Faced with busy lives and year-round training, runners
Dopey Challenge Training
And so it started (again) … the post race endorphins that led to my signing up for the Dopey Challenge were gone, and 18 weeks of early mornings and long runs began. The Dopey Challenge is unique – 4 races
What is the Dopey Challenge?
What is the Dopey Challenge? Every January Walt Disney World hosts Marathon Weekend, four days of races from 5k up to a full marathon. The Dopey Challenge is for those insane enough to attempt all four races, running 48.6 miles