Running is, at its core, an individual sport. In football eleven players must each execute their assignments to make a play successful. In Aikido, Shite and Uke work together to perform a correct and harmonious technique. Unlike those activities, a runner's performance is ultimately personal; success depends upon each person's own goals, training, condition, and …
A Martian Hat Trick
The 2013 Martian half marathon was memorable to me for three things: my fastest half marathon to date, the first time I won an age group award for a half marathon, and the first time I left a piece of clothing on the course. (Or maybe not? See below.) The weather was very much like last …
Recovery Time, and a Prayer for Boston
IT WAS RECOVERY DAY at PR Fitness tonight. The 6:30 p.m. run went on as scheduled, and included some marathoners back from Boston, and myself, running for the first time since the Martian half marathon on Saturday. We all ran slowly - a few of the more sore chose to walk - and we got …
A Sad Day, but Unbroken Spirit
First, the good news. All the PR Fitness runners who ran the Boston Marathon today are okay. The Facebook page was updated throughout the day as people checked in, and the latest post reported that everyone is accounted for and safe. I'm grateful that my friends are okay and very sad that so many people …
RUN COFFEE WRITE 