Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Coaching Certification
As of July 2015, I am an RRCA Certified Running Coach. The certification process requires you to get First Aid and CPR certified, complete 16 hours of on-site course work and take a 100 question online test. Getting into the class is the first challenge. It sells out...
“Luck of the Draw” Track Workout
I recently filled in as the leader of the Monday Evening Track Sessions at Handley High School put on by the Shenandoah Valley Runners. I wanted to do something a little different and more interactive, so I came up with a workout decided by the playing card you draw...
The Hungry Runner. Controlling the urge to eat garbage.
I have a weakness. Self control. I have every intention of eating healthy, but I continually find myself eating and drinking all kinds of stuff that is not good for me. I am not gaining weight, fortunately. My obsessive running takes care of that. But I repeatedly...
Learning to Run
We were born to run. At least that is what countless books and articles tell us on a daily basis. If that is the case, then why is there so much debate on the right and wrong way to run? It's one foot in front of the other until we get to our destination, right? The...
First 50, Then Ninja
I have spent many restless nights pondering over what my next adventure would be after the Boston Marathon. For a while, I was considering trying out for American Ninja Warrior. If nothing else, I wanted to work on my upper body strength and have an excuse for...
Don’t Take Work Sitting Down. Get on Your Feet with a Standing Desk.
I am a runner. I like to be moving around. When I sit for any extended period, I start to hurt. My legs, back, and especially my right foot (plantar fasciitis) bother me every time I get up from my office chair. As a graphic designer, I am stuck behind my desk for the...
Running Dad – Anthony Sanders
RUNNING DAD PROFILE: NAME: Anthony Sanders RESIDENCE: Camp Pendleton, California AGE: 31 FAMILY: Married to Shanna with a 3 year old daughter named Lovelynn and a baby boy due in September named Everest OCCUPATION: United States Marine: Amphibious Assault Vehicle...
2015 Boston Marathon Race Recap
[metaslider id=1631] If you are checking this recap just to see what my race results were, here you go. The full recap is coming soon. Below is how I did: Net Time 3:02:44 Overall 3176/26610 In Gender 2985/14588 (Male) In Division 2155/4965 (M18-39 Age Group) "I ran...
Follow me in Boston – Athlete Tracking
There are several ways to keep track of my progress at the Boston Marathon. The marathon will be broadcast on television, website, webcam, and there is even an app for your phone that gives real-time updates. Here is what you need to follow me Monday, April 20th: ON...
Final week until Boston
Less than a week left until I get the opportunity to run the historic Boston Marathon. I am really looking forward to taking in the sights of Boston and hopefully achieving my running goals. A year or two ago, I had no desire to run the Boston Marathon. The logistics...