is for rest. I originally published this blog almost exactly a year ago as advice for what do to after a long training run. Especially during this very hot summer, Constructive Rest will replenish your mind and body if … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
C is for confidence. Running well can be a huge boost to your self-confidence. We all like being able to do something well, something that we maybe didn’t think was possible for us. But confidence doesn’t suddenly appear by magic. … Continue reading →
Part 4: Allow Yourself to Have Moments of Wonder This morning, I went for my usual run-walk. It went pretty well, and I was happy to notice that I’m definitely feeling stronger and building up more endurance. I was doing … Continue reading →