Category Archives: running resources

At the end of every year, I like to look back at my mileage.  This year, I ran 2245 miles (I probably ran more, but I  just didn’t log it).  This is the equivalent of a trip to Perryville, MO … Continue reading →

we welcomed a new addition to our family this week:  toby, a 10 mth old vizsla pup.  we researched dog breeds extensively before we decided that a vizsla was right for us.  my husband wanted a larger hunting dog, similar … Continue reading →

a few of my favorite running quotes to inspire you this sunday morning: “Every morning when I wake up, I try to wake with a Smile on my face, Enthusiasm in my voice, Joy in my heart and Faith in … Continue reading →

in the last few weeks i’ve had a couple people ask me about how to prepare to run through the winter.  i thought it might be a good topic for my ‘ask the big mo’ series…..  there are many aspects … Continue reading →

malcolm gladwell, in his book ‘outliers’, repeatedly mentions the concept of the ‘10,000 hour rule.‘   the rule is simple, gladwell claims that the key to success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing a specific … Continue reading →

i’m slightly offended that my blog wasn’t featured… but i’ll try to get over it.  i guess i’m as good of blogger as i am runner…..which is to say, rather mediocre!  good thing i do both for the pure enjoyment … Continue reading →

a video to capture the transcendent, almost psychedelic experience of the simple act of running

140 days until the Boston Marathon. Let the 20 week training programs begin!

Patagonia ran an ad in the NYT this week in preparation for black friday.  as most stores were advertising that they were opening at midnight and enticing consumers to buy as possible, patagonia was asking its customers to cut back. … Continue reading →