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 →
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 →
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 →
I’ve decided to close out this year and celebrate the holidays by doing a daily series of short blogs, one for every letter of the alphabet. Most probably will be about running, but others maybe not so much. Here goes: … Continue reading →
All my best wishes and hopes are with everyone doing the marathon on Sunday! I’ll be thinking of all of you! I’m a marathon veteran—I ran in 2007—and I have a few suggestions for getting the most out of your … Continue reading →
Congratulations—you’ve finished your long training run! You’re probably exhausted but very happy and (I hope) uninjured. Allow yourself to enjoy that feeling of sweaty pride—you’ve earned it! What do you do next? If you’re like me, you’ll eat something light … Continue reading →
I’ll say this up front: I hate, hate, HATE running in hot weather! I hate the heat, I hate the humidity, I hate everything about it. New York City in July is all heat and humidity, so it really cramps … Continue reading →
After recovering (at last!) from rotator-cuff surgery on both shoulders, I recently began swimming after a two-year absence from the pool. Swimming at least halfway decently is one of the best ways to build upper-body strength. And for me it … 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 →
Part 3: If You Need a Rest Day, Take It A couple of days ago, my husband had minor surgery and came home the same day. (He’s fine.) I was prepared to take over his household chores—changing the cats’ litter … Continue reading →