Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival. From stumbling to sprinting.
It is Apple Blossom time again in Winchester, Virginia. The annual festival draws hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists out to celebrate the blooming apple trees that the Shenandoah Valley is famous for. The throngs of festival-goers converge on Winchester...
Energy Bits – Funky Little Algae Tablets
Behold the power of algae! Whoever thought pond scum would be good for you? These little pills pack a punch of vitamins, glucose, and protein. Made of 100% natural spirulina algae, these tabs claim they are not a supplement, they are a food source. Are they the secret...
Congrats to Running Dad Alex!
Alex Lane ran his personal best at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in Washington DC. Thanks, Alex, for showing off the Running Dad shirt and getting the word out about the Lucas Fund! [metaslider id=863]
2014 Shamrock Marathon Review
The Shamrock Marathon weekend of 2014 provided many highlights for the whole family. This was our second year participating in the race festivities and visiting Virginia Beach. The great thing about Shamrock weekend is that the whole family can find something fun to...
Abloc Recovery Drink Review
Marathon training require a lot of hydration. I use water and sports drinks frequently during my runs, but have never really focussed on a recovery drink for afterward. I found Abloc Recovery Drink provides the essential ingredients for a better recovery. And it...
Running Dad Update – Dave Jones
Dave Jones was the first Running Dad that I profiled back in February of 2013. At that time, Dave was training for his first marathon that he had signed up to run in April. I have known Dave since grade school - maybe earlier - and he has a knack for going "all-in"...
Utilizing a Running Coach vs. Using a Marathon Plan
"One thing I've learned about coaches, from having a coach myself, is that he inspires me to get the job done. Simply having someone looking at my running log (and give me the workouts in the first place) is such a huge motivation to do your best for them. That is a...
Running Mom: Sheryl Hudson
RUNNING MOM PROFILE: NAME: Sheryl Hudson Residence: Allen, Texas AGE: 54 FAMILY: Married, mother and grandmother-to-be My name is Sheryl Hudson and I am a 54 year old wife, mother and grandmother-to-be currently living in Allen, Tx. I was raised a tomboy in Colorado,...