What to Do When You Can’t Run Most of us have been there and, as we write this article, Mary Catherine isn’t able to run due to a hamstring injury. Joe has had to cut back on speed workouts and mileage due to knee…
Our 2016 New Year’s Running Resolutions Happy New Year! It’s that time of the holiday season to reflect back on the past year and adjust course for the new year. Traditionally, resolutions are promises to do acts of self-improvement or kindness (to others or yourself).…
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Staying Positive During Divorce, Separation and Marital Troubles The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, thanksgiving, and family celebration. The truth is that the holidays can be a stressful time, even more so if you’re having marital troubles. Even though…
I’m a Runner and I Love Donuts For those that know me personally, you know that I love running and I love donuts. Contradiction? Perhaps, but life is full of contradictions and is simply too short just to eat salads all of the time.…
Why I Stopped Competing in Triathlons In 2003 at the peak of my athletic ability, I abruptly stopped competing in triathlons. Over the years I’ve been asked about it and have always deflected the question. It’s taken a lot of courage to come clean and…
An Easy Trail Run in Atlanta Are you an aspiring new trail runner? Concerned about rocks, roots, water crossings, and steep climbs? Don’t be, there’s a great trail in the Atlanta area that offers a gentle introduction to trail running – the Kolb Farm…
Ironman! Three epic sports all rolled into one… Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, and Run 26.2 miles. Seems like just yesterday, but 16 years ago on November 6, 1999 I completed my first Ironman triathlon in a time of 11:05 at the inaugural…
Just what the world needs, another running blog right? We think this blog is unique because it’s the only one we know of that’s written by two runners who are married to each other. We love each other and running. There are plenty of…