My father-in-law and I were having some wine yesterday and one of my best buddies, my son’s godfather, stopped over for a visit with yet-another bottle. Anyway, after much of that, we started talking about entering a 5k, which was scheduled to take place today. For my friend, who isn’t really a runner, […]
As I’ve been preparing for the Philadelphia Half Marathon, I’ve received a lot of literature regarding the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, TN. I’ve never been to Nashville, but as a musician, everyone tells me I have to go there. As a runner, everyone tells me I need to go there. […]
Well, I planned the race, I raced the plan. The Garmin said 2:12:15, but the official Chip time was 2:14:12.
In this race, the plan was to pace 10 minute miles the entire way, and for the most part, that’s what I did. I looked at this race as 6 miles out […]
Tomorrow is it. The last half mary of the year for me, and the one that counts the most. I’m shooting for a 2:10 overall, which I belive to be attainable. My biggest unknown is being able to fall into a 10 minute mile and stay there. I know I can […]
I’m running the Philadelphia Half Marathon this Sunday. This represents my 3rd half marathon this year, and I have a goal for this half marathon: 2 hours, 10 minutes, putting me at 10 minute miles throughout. Regarding my training, I believe I’ve been putting in the miles and have just come off the […]
I love running. I’m not always sure why. Of course, you feel good when you’re finished, and you tell yourself that you’re improving your overall health and fitness, but I can’t say that’s why I do it. I spoke of the similar relationship between running and playing the piano, and now more […]