Running. It can be beautiful, exciting- graceful, even, to watch. But a lot of the time, it is raw, uncensored and downright disgusting. Back in high school, my unwavering dedication to “finish things once you’ve started”, combined with my daily, mounting resentment at joining the track team, defined the beginning of my illustrious love/hate relationshipContinue reading “The Gross Habits of Runners”
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9.25.15
Deep breath And M O V E I’ve been hunched over back curved over the blue glow of a screen for hours But now Standing straight I’ve traded clicking keys for gentle pads Muscles aching as they are stretched – tested with each step Protected under a blanket of grey and black I follow theContinue reading “9.25.15”
20 Must-Read Running Books to ‘Fit’ In for 2014
Recently, I surveyed runners from around the web, asking them what their favorite running-related books were. The results were astounding. Thank you to all of you who participated in the conversation! The following are some great running books to check out. Have more suggestions? Leave them in the comments! #1 – Body for Life, byContinue reading “20 Must-Read Running Books to ‘Fit’ In for 2014”
April Morning Run
At 4:30 a.m., I woke to the sound of rain falling steadily outside. An hour later, I was rolling myself out of bed and padding down the stairs in complete darkness. I glanced over at the green glow above the stove. 5:30 a.m. I turned my attention back to the vast, black expanse, reaching intoContinue reading “April Morning Run”