A Runner’s Alphabet—N Is for New
is for new. Thoughts for the road—you have the power to: Let every step be new Let every breath be new Let every sight be new Let every sound be new Let your … Continue reading →
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A Runner’s Alphabet—M Is for Muscle
is for muscle. Don’t worry, this definitely won’t be a lecture on anatomy! I’m all for strength training (with or without weights) to keep your muscles strong and improve your running. But another type of inner work can also … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—L Is for Life
is for life. “Why do you run?” That’s a question people ask me, especially because I’m an older (65+) runner. What they might really mean is, “Running looks like such hard work, and it really hurts. Why do you bother … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—K Is for Kindness
is for kindness. I drive myself pretty hard when I’m in a race or on a long run, especially toward the end. I don’t imagine I’ll ever win any race unless they have an award for slowest in age group! … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—J Is for Jaw
is for jaw. True confession: Sometimes I run with my jaw. When I’m near the end of a longish run or a race, I pull out all the stops to get to the finish. For whatever reason, I push my … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—H Is for Heart
is for heart. One of the big benefits of running is that it’s very good for your heart. Running elevates your heart rate, and the long-lasting benefit is that your resting heart rate will be lower. But did … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—G Is for Gravity
G is for gravity. Gravity is the force that allows us to land gently on the earth and spring up from it again with every step. This is true whether we’re walking or running, or even when we were babies … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—F Is for Feet
F is for feet. Your own two feet, that is. Our feet are our loyal servants. They obey our every command, from a quick walk to the store to running a marathon. But when they complain, we really need to … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—E Is for Ease
E is for ease. Running can be hard work, especially a long run. But you can find ease in running—if you know where and how to look. If you need to slow down a bit to get this, that’s perfectly … Continue reading →
A Runner’s Alphabet—D Is for Dynamic
D is for dynamic. Running is dynamic! As you move along, your body responds dynamically: Your heart rate increases Your body rotates around the central axis of your spine Your breathing automatically adapts to your pace You settle into … Continue reading →