August 1st has been etched in our minds since YaYa started playing Pop Warner football. Football and cheer leagues all across the country eagerly await for the arrival of this date as it is the office GO date for the beginning of practices. From this point on, it’s practice, practice, practice.

I’ve been rather pleased with the way my speed work has progressed. The long run build, however, has been rather difficult. While I shouldn’t be surprised, I must say that it is humbling. On Saturday, I set out late morning for a 14-16 mile run. My targeted 16 miles was quickly reduced to 14. The [...]