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Confidence

August 10, 2010
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SteepHill

“Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don’t so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head.” – Joe Henderson

Running can be difficult one day and easy the next. Three weeks ago I had one of my toughest long runs yet and it got me thinking about my goals.

Two years ago I ran the Boston Marathon. I remember someone asking me “what next? You going to run an ultra marathon!” I immediately said no way. 26.2 miles is enough right ?

I ventured into all kinds of distances that year and by the end of racing season I had to set a new goal. Triathlons. Since the age of 18 I have always wanted to become an Ironman. So first step is becoming a triathlete. 2009 I did just that and became a Half Ironman.

2010 rolls around and my goals were simple. Get faster. Run a 5k with avg pace under 7:00 miles. I wanted to run a half-marathon and also a marathon with times of 1:40 and under 4:00 hours for the marathon. I didn’t quite make my times but I have gotten faster and I’m not going to run a marathon this year. I feel like every week has a purpose. A bigger purpose than a marathon.

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Mental Running Block – Over

August 1, 2010
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missing-piece

You can have moments in your running life that you know stand out. It may be your first race, first medal, first win or many other things. In training you try and find those moments as they tend to get you over the various walls as you run.

I went into a triathlon funk after my biggest athletic achievement – the 70.3. I wasn’t dead physically, but mentally the race took a lot out of me. I have no idea why this all happened but I just lost my desire to race. It came back a few times but then winter was upon us and that isn’t the greatest time to train.

I picked a few races at the beginning of the year and decided to skip Triathlons this year and focus on getting faster. The only problem was that this funk I was in led me down a bad healthy lifestyle. I ate way too much and maybe had a few too many beers. All of a sudden I was up 25 pounds. Shoot all that work down the drain.

I decided to run the inaugural Worcester Half-Marathon and Bay State Marathon. My two “A” races. I wanted to run really well and try and hit 1:40 ish. Only problem….that stupid brain of mine.

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Cold Weather Running Safety Tips

December 10, 2009
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SnowRunners

Running in the winter time isn’t really as bad as it may seem. Sure, there are times when you should not venture out into the storm, but a lot of times it might be a great time for a run. Running through the cold weather can help shake those winter doldrums, improve your energy level, invigorate you, and help you keep in shape for the upcoming racing season.

I find that cold weather running really tests your will and also brings out a very zen like mind state. At times it is quieter with less traffic so your runs are pretty undisturbed. Running in snow really is a calming sensation.

Of course, you do have to be properly prepared in order to brave the conditions. Running in the crappy weather is challenging and you have to be at the top of your game. You’d hate to slip and fall on your butt. I think we’re all a little more embarrassed if someone sees us fall that the fall itself.

So, here are some tips when you decide to get out and run in the winter snow.

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