Much like Rick Hoyt’s communication method of spelling each word one letter at a time, so this book by Dick and Rick Hoyt with Todd Civin, spells out Rick’s life, one heartfelt “letter” at a time. And I write “letter” in quotes not to diminish the work put into each composition, but because each chapter … Read More →
Once upon a time there was a runner who enjoyed chocolate. Not too perplexing a situation, really, given that dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and other useful things for runners and non-runners alike. So this runner generally purchased her confections from Trader Joes, being that she was bedazzled by the sleekly-packaged bars and intruiging … Read More →
Remember when I ran a marathon last Saturday? Well, if you’re just coming to this blog, I did. All 26.2 miles of it, around the fine city of New York, with plenty of friends, support and Larabars. Then I was a bit sore. A couple of days after this sensation was brought to my attention, … Read More →
There’s supposed to be joy, elation, some weird sense of accomplishment after running a marathon, right? Wrong. Well, in my case. Always the nonconformist, running 26.2 miles didn’t exactly feel like it changed my life. Instead, it felt like I did a really, REALLY long run that hurt for the final part and during which, … Read More →
If you ran 26.2 miles in one pair of shoes would you relish putting them back on again? I certainly didn’t want to put on my old running shoes after my marathon. I also know a lot of people who wouldn’t deign to entertain the thought of running again post-marathon (apparently this happens with alarming … Read More →
First and foremost, my initial marathon was a learning experience. I wanted to see how I could cope with the distance, mentally and physically. I wanted to see how my diet adjustments and training worked out. And I want to discover, at the end of it all, how I could become a better runner. I … Read More →
I sincerely hope that this past weekend was as beautiful near you as it was in New York City. It was, if I might be as so bold as to state, the perfect day to run a marathon. And that, dear readers, is exactly what I did. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the … Read More →
In my 30 and a bit years on this planet, I have been fortunate to avoid the seasonal allergies that plague many friends and family members. In fact, my genetic makeup is such that I don’t have to avoid certain foods or animals, as my utterly superior physique is not affected by them. We all … Read More →
In the past, I’ve called myself “mostly vegetarian.” I choose not to eat meat, except when I really feel like it – or said meat is from a positive source – and this lifestyle has worked for me for, well, most of my life so why stop now? However, since this whole running deal is … Read More →
Prior to everything awful that happened with the Boston marathon, I had been planning to run the New Jersey marathon. Essentially, I felt like I could do it. My mileage has been strong, I completed 18 miles pain-free and struggled through a very strenuous and hilly route of 16. This past week, I finally broke … Read More →