Old Dogs, New Tricks

Old Dogs, New Tricks

Dr. Tom Miller Author of “Programmed to Run“ Nearly 40 years ago, while both stationed and Camp Smith in Hawaii, Walt Esser and I discovered trail running on the Aiea Loop Trail, high above Pearl Harbor. While still active duty Marines, we met at Stinson Beach near San Francisco to run the infamous Double Dipsea [...]

Why I run

Why I run

By Zach Marion Think back to a time in your life when you tried something new, something that would challenge you physically, mentally and emotionally. For me that time was just a matter of 16 months ago. I, like many of you, decided to take the challenge and enter the world of endurance training. I [...]

Hoards of Shoes

Hoards of Shoes

By Amanda Theobold There is something you should know about me. I have a sentimental attachment to my old running shoes.  Its nothing to go tell the people from that show “Hoarders” about, but it is definitely a problem.  I just can’t seem to force myself to part with my retired training partners.  My closet [...]

Staying in Shape While Taking a Break

Staying in Shape While Taking a Break

By Debbie Perry People might accuse me of not understanding this one, but I have to confess that I have just taken a break for 12 months. That’s right, 12 months! Now, I realize that “break” is defined differently for everyone, but in my case it means no races (None! Nada! Zero!) Hardly any workouts over [...]

Off-Season Training stage 1–R&R

Off-Season Training stage 1–R&R

By Debbie Perry It has been quite a long year for most folks.  You may or may not have done a lot of races or events, but usually most people have dedicatedly stuck to some sort of structured program since last Nov, Dec or Jan.  Time for a break! Back away from the Garmin, put [...]

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