I have a lot of athletes ask if they should skip a race if it falls in their marathon training plan. It is a tough decision if you really like to race. When you race, you are giving your best effort, which leaves you quite drained. The problem with this is that most races are on weekends. Weekends are usually when long training runs happen. So how do you do both? Is it safe to do both? Here are a couple suggestions. (more…)
This Friday, January 20, Dave Jones embarks on an adventure around the world. He will be running 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days. Sound crazy? It is. And so is Dave. Crazy in a good way, of course. (more…)
Be safe. Be seen. Those are my two biggest concerns when I go running in the dark. With a full time job and kids in multiple sports, early morning or late evenings/nights are sometimes the only option for getting in my training runs. I have used a headlamp to light my way until I found Knuckle Lights. (more…)
Let me just start by saying Running Dad in no way promotes the consumption of alcohol or alcohol abuse. Please drink (and run) responsibly.
With that said, what better way to spend a balmy New Years Day than by running circles around the Heavner abode while chugging delicious beer from Escutcheon Brewering? (more…)
I like to think that I have a discerning pallet when it comes to beverages. I can wax poetic about the citrus notes in a west coast IPA, or the earthy undertones in a glass of red wine. When I was sent a case of Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water to test and review, I was at a loss. How do I review water?
It’s … uh … wet.
It has a pretty bottle.
The end?
Surprisingly, though, I have a lot of good things to say about Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water. I enjoyed all twelve one liter bottles that I had the pleasure of trying. (more…)
When Sara asked me if I would run a 50K in Virginia Beach with her, I gladly agreed. I have coached her through several marathons and knew she was ready to try a new distance. Would I be able to run a race without racing, though? Could I quell those competitive juices and just enjoy a nice long run with a friend? Would she be able to put up with me for several hours? What if I am the one that struggles?
All of those questions were answered Saturday, December 17, when Sara and I ran the Seashore Nature Trail 50K. (more…)
