After a challenging few weeks trying to get back into a consistent running pattern, I’ve made a decision that I need to make a few other changes before I continue. One unfortunate realization that I’ve made is that I’m no longer in my 20’s. When I was younger, I could go for long periods without […]

A running injury is no fun and can be quite frustrating when starting up a new training program. Last week was not a good week for running. I only got out once. After being away on vacation, I thought it would be easier to get back into the groove but that wasn’t the case. I’m […]

Now that my run is complete, I feel great. But as usual, getting started was a challenge. Today’s issue was the weather. I always have trouble deciding how to dress when running in cooler weather. As you can see from the picture above, the mountains got snow last night but it was too warm in […]

During my last appointment, my physician told me that I needed to stop eating like a teenage athlete and start eating healthy. I am father to two teenage boys who both swim competitively. Their teenage metabolism coupled with many hours of swimming every week means they can eat as much as possible and still have […]

I haven’t had a chance to run or do any exercise today. Instead, I spent last night and this morning trying to clear a clogged kitchen sink. I’ve always considered myself somewhat handy around the house. I can install lights and ceiling fans. I can paint the walls. I can even repair a toilet. But […]