Key Idea – Be ready to pace yourself to deal with the ups and downs that always come. Most of the time I run some kind of circuit, meaning that I end up where I start. Depending on how far and in what direction I run, I can encounter large changes in elevation. If IContinue reading “What Goes Up Must Come Down”
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One Step After Another
I wasn’t too fired up about my run early this morning. The weather was cool and there was a little rain. I was also sore from my workout the day before. Overall, not a very good mindset. So, what did I do? I started with my first step and just focused on each successive stepContinue reading “One Step After Another”
Make Sure Your Goals Are Your Own
Today’s Tip – Make your goals for yourself, not for someone else. In a previous blog I mentioned the value of goals and the use of a plan to help you reach them. I have my own goals for this year, but I am not going to mention them in this post in order toContinue reading “Make Sure Your Goals Are Your Own”
Watch Out for Those Piles of Leaves
I usually run along streets and well-groomed trails. Occasionally, especially during the fall and winter, I will encounter small clumps or piles of leaves that have gathered. I can’t tell you how many times I have stepped on one of those piles only to find out that underneath there is a rock, stick, or aContinue reading “Watch Out for Those Piles of Leaves”
It’s Good to Have a Plan
Today’s Tip – An organized approach to fitness can help you achieve goals that you don’t think you can reach. I am a goal oriented person. I like numbers, measurement, things I can see. So, when I started getting more intentional about my running and fitness, it makes sense that I was attracted to keepingContinue reading “It’s Good to Have a Plan”
Variety Can Be a Good Thing
Today I ran a course that I have never run before. My wife has some medical issues that currently prevent her from driving, so I took her to an appointment east of where we live, more in North Austin. So, while she was at her appointment I ran the Walnut Creek Trail, which I nowContinue reading “Variety Can Be a Good Thing”
Right Here, Right Now
This time of the year often causes us to start thinking about goals and plans for the future. I am a fan of setting goals or resolutions for the new year. I don’t think we should make plans or goals out of sense of duty or obligation, but because it’s helpful to have an ideaContinue reading “Right Here, Right Now”
Why Start?
I am far from a world-class runner, but I’ve enjoyed it since I was a teenager. I played multiple sports, and running was a natural addition to my activities. However, my running and fitness activities become inconsistent for about 30 years. I would engage in exercise in fits and starts. I’m sure the story soundsContinue reading “Why Start?”
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