Mar 31, 2010

This past weekend I experienced two monumental firsts for myself while competing at the Columbia Cycling Club’s 15k Trail Run: My first time to run a race on the trails My first time running a 50k (or 31mi) distance in one clip Adhering to my training schedule, I was due to run 31 miles on this weekend, but there was no official 50k race anywhere nearby. So...

Mar 23, 2010

This weekend my training plan has me scheduled to run 31 miles, or 50 kilometers. By typical standards, this distance is considered an “official” ultramarathon distance, but I’m simply running it as a training run on my way to a 40 mile race on May 1st. Typically I run solo, but with these longer distances I would really like to run with other people for...

Mar 11, 2010

Like with real estate, there are only three important things to remember when running in the dark; safety, safety, and most importantly safety. Running in the dark can be a dangerous affair if you’re not careful. But with the proper precautions in place, it can be a wonderful time of quiet solitude. Safety Tip #1: Proper Gear -- First and foremost, you need...