Before every run is a race between your mind and an excuse. Win it. Unknown Every once in a while we all have one - a bad run. This past weekend I guess it was my turn for a bad run. My training plan had me scheduled for an 18-mile run. The entire time I … Continue reading Bad Runs
Month: August 2014
Ultimate Ice Water Challenge
One of the most notable pop culture phenomenons of 2014 has been the Ice Water Challenge. The Ice Water Challenge involves a challenge from a friend or family member to dump a bucket of ice water over your head or donate to the ALS Association. The goal was to raise awareness of the disease amyotrophic … Continue reading Ultimate Ice Water Challenge
Motivation
Runners World recently listed the “25 Worst Questions to Ask a Runner.” The list had many questions that I have heard over the years, including my favorite “How long is a marathon?” The #1 question on the Runners World list was “Why do you run?” I have to admit that this is a question that … Continue reading Motivation
Like a Girl
For as long as I can remember, I have heard people telling someone that they do something “like a girl” when they want to insult them. It can be used for anything - run like a girl, throw like a girl, hit like a girl, cry like a girl (usually directed at men). Bottom line, … Continue reading Like a Girl
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 