San Jose Rock 'n' Roll 10K... Here I Come! Although I always wanted to do a Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series race, I never did one. So when the opportunity came up to run San Jose on October 8th, I was psyched! The San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Marathon has...
WeRTriathletes Webinar: How to Achieve Your Goals in Running, Triathlon and Ironman!
WeRTriathletes Webinar: How to Achieve Your Goals in Running, Triathlon and Ironman! Earlier this month I spoke with Danielle Sullivan, former pro-triathlete and head coach of WeRTriathletes and Ironfit Endurance, as a part of a live webinar series for WeRTriathletes. Danielle Sullivan started her first triathlon right after college and has...
Running in Boulder, Colorado
Running in Boulder, Colorado I went for a run while I was in Boulder, Colorado. I walked outside of the hotel and was unsure where to go. I usually ask the receptionist at the front desk, but this time, I felt adventurous. I'm not going to get lost (although I...
Control Your Mind Game by Dan Schaefer, Ph.D.
Control Your Mind Game by Dan Schaefer, Ph.D. The outcome of any high stakes, high performance situation depends a lot on what’s going on inside the player’s head. Peak Performance Strategies helps executives, entertainers and athletes at all levels -- Control their “mind games” and reduce negative self-talk. Enhance focus....
Running the #NYRRMini10K
Running the #NYRRMini10K I'm either getting too old or getting too lazy to leave my house at 4 am or earlier to get to a race. So, lately, I've been booking a hotel room. The night before the NYRR 10K Mini, my daughter and I "pasta'd up" at Becco and...
What Really Happens at BolderBOULDER?
What really happens at BolderBOULDER? When I got the email from BolderBOULDER that they were looking for bloggers to experience the race and to share with their community, I jumped at the opportunity. I hadn’t been to Boulder in years and I know a ton of people in Colorado. I...
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many trail runners walk up most or all hills). If you insert running segments when going uphill, reduce stride...
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review
Skechers GOrun Forza 2 Review The Skechers GOrun Forza 2, the official training shoe of elite marathoner Kara Goucher, is lightweight and responsive with added support for superior stability. I was excited to give it a test drive. Maybe Kara's speed would rub off on me if I wore the...
Should I Run the Miami Half Marathon?
Should I run the Miami half marathon? I asked myself that question several times. And my answer was always, "why not?" Going to Florida to see dad I was going down to Florida to visit my dad the weekend of the January 29, so I figured, while I was there,...
Running in Saint Maarten
Running in Saint Maarten I stayed by Simpson Bay in Saint Maarten on the Dutch side. The roads there were all broken up and there were no sidewalks. In addition to that, there were puddles galore. 8-Mile Run I had an 8 mile run on my Training Peaks schedule so I...