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”
Tag Archives: Running
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 Tech Your Friend
At first glance the idea of IT and fitness may not seem to go together. After all, either you work out or not, right? Technology can’t make you run or exercise, and it can’t do it for you. In the end, you have to put in the work and make healthy decisions. However, the appropriateContinue reading “Make Tech Your Friend”
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”
Do What You Can
The other night I was planning my activities for the next day. Most of the time I try to get in a 3-5K run in the early morning (my “warm up”) and then a longer 10-12K run sometime during the day. However, the next morning I realized that a cold front was coming through theContinue reading “Do What You Can”
The Importance of Rhythm and Stride
Today’s Tip – Pay more attention to your rhythm and stride instead of your speed. I was running last weekend, and about two-thirds of the way through my run I was passed by another runner. Since I don’t get passed too often (competitive much?) I watched the other runner to see what he was doing,Continue reading “The Importance of Rhythm and Stride”
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”
Baby Steps
Last Saturday I did one of my favorite runs through a golf course property that is currently closed and has been used by the immediate neighborhood as an open park space. For running purposes it’s great because you don’t have to worry about traffic, the scenery is beautiful, and there is a nice variety ofContinue reading “Baby Steps”
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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