Hal Higdon says, "One of the skills that separate the good runners from the almost-good runners is an ability to focus their attention for the entire period of the race, whether it is a mile or a marathon. Dissociating is a good strategy for … [Continue reading]
Going through hell
Thirteen years ago my husband and I walked on fire for New Years. Fire walking is an amazing experience. To do it and avoid getting burned, you need to believe in yourself. The whole thing started with the group building the fire. Then we meditated … [Continue reading]
The Gift of Running
Rose buds all around my front yard awaiting the coming of spring. Technically, the season is spring, or so my son informed me one day after school. The rain, however, has not taken notice; it has been unrelenting. Until this afternoon that is. I … [Continue reading]
Tired of waiting
While on the treadmill, I glanced over at the girl next to me. I hate to be judgemental, but I remember walking over to the fitness center at a much faster pace than she was going on her treadmill. I don't know why this struck me so much, but it did. … [Continue reading]
Past the halfway point
I cannot believe how the year, and thus my training, has been flying past. Having originally planned to run The Avenue of the Giants, my training for Grandma?s began at the beginning of the year (instead of mid-February). My schedule has had me … [Continue reading]