Category: Training
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Reflections on 2014
Reflections on 2014 I don’t like to set New Year’s Resolutions. Too easy to make, too easy to break. As a runner I’ve learned how to set goals. Part of setting goals is staying focused over the long-term. A New Year’s Resolution to lose weight is easy to make after a few beverages, but difficult…
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Keep going
Keep going, the perfect day is today Conditions are rarely perfect. In July it’s too humid, hot and air quality can be poor. In the spring it often rains, in the fall you never know what you’re going to get. And now as winter approaches we get to deal with snow, ice and the ever-present…
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Motivation Moment
Time to lace up your shoes kids. Run well my friends, Andy
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Ready for Success?
Are you ready for success? Success is not easy. Success is not free. We must work for success. Are you prepared? Run well my friends! Andy
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Base miles
Base miles are what we run between races I don’t have any marathons or half marathons on my schedule. But it’s always a good idea to have a long run in your base miles routine. “Long Run” means different things to different people. If you are a new runner then four or five miles may be…
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Baystate Marathon Training
Baystate Marathon Training is complete My final marathon of 2014 is less than two days away. All of the training is done and there is only one more long run to complete. Looking back over my spreadsheet for 2014 I’ve been training or injured for most of 2014. I started out strong on January 1st with…