One of the reasons I was reluctant to run when I was younger was because I didn’t think I had the body of a runner. The stereotypical image I had of a runner was someone who was tall and thin. I did not inherit the light bone structure of my Welsh grandparents, though I did … Continue reading Runners Come in All Varieties
Running for fun
Running into a New Year!
It is difficult for me to believe that the 2014 year-end has arrived. Looking back on everything that happened in this year, I should be happy to put it behind me and head into the uncharted territory of a new year. In February I was rear-ended and got a concussion that forced me to sit out … Continue reading Running into a New Year!
Shopping at the Start Line
When buying gifts for runners, most people will head to their local running store. Running stores are stocked with all kinds of gear that runners would be thrilled to have - watches, technical clothing, and Gu (which makes a great stocking stuffer). If you still don’t know what to get, you can always get … Continue reading Shopping at the Start Line
I am a Runner
When I first started running back in 2006, I went with the run/walk method advocated by Jeff Galloway. For someone like me who had never been athletic, it was the perfect way for me to become active. It was work but as I trained, I got stronger and was able to increase how much I … Continue reading I am a Runner
My Year of “Stupid” Races
I have decided that this year is going to go down in the books as my year of "stupid" races. In 2014 I have run in four multi-race weekends. As if it wasn’t difficult enough to run one race in a weekend, I felt I needed to raise the bar and ran races back-to-back. I … Continue reading My Year of “Stupid” Races
The Three Ss of Running – Shoes, Shirts and Socks
Last year there was an article in Runners World magazine where the author said he could tell he had become a runner by the piles of sweaty running clothes waiting to be washed. According to him, all runners have piles of dirty running clothes. Yes, I have lots of running clothes either waiting to hit … Continue reading The Three Ss of Running – Shoes, Shirts and Socks
Unsung Race Volunteers
It takes a lot of volunteers to put on a marathon. You need people that staff the bib pickup at the Expo and answer pre-race questions. On race day, you need people to direct runners to their corrals at the start, and hand out medals, water and food at the end of the race. Water … Continue reading Unsung Race Volunteers
Birth of a Funatical Runner, Part 3
In 2011 I was running towards my goal of 5 full marathons and 10 half marathons by the time I turned 55. I had already completed 3 full marathons and 2 half marathons including my first multi-race event - the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge, a half marathon on the first day followed by … Continue reading Birth of a Funatical Runner, Part 3
Runners can get Hat Tricks too!
Last fall I received an email from Runners World magazine announcing their inaugural Heartbreak Hill Half and Running Festival in Boston. They have been holding a similar running festival in late October in Bethlehem, PA for a few years. There are seminars, a pasta dinner with editors from Runners World, and races for everyone including … Continue reading Runners can get Hat Tricks too!
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 