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My Boston Marathon Routine It’s nothing special… I think we get lost in all the grandiose fluffery of the Boston Marathon, especially this year. I thought it might be interesting to tell you how I usually spend my weekend to give you some perspective. Let’s start with Friday. Usually Friday I’m either just returned from …
Act One – Fevered dreams The ultra taper madness. It’s the last week of taper before the race. I feel like shit. Really. I’ve had a mildly upset stomach all week. My head has been muddy. I’m totally unmotivated. Like a waking 6-beer hangover. I woke up screaming last night from some unsettling dream. My …
Road to Boston Day 72 Went out in the woods after I got back from another funerary service. One of my running buddies lost his son who had cerebral palsy. It was a beautiful service. Usually I’m excited about a forest run, even in the winter. Was going to try to get out early today …
Fitness, recovery and the 2013 Boston Marathon Experience gives me pause. These are interesting times for me. In two weeks I’ll be running my 15th Boston Marathon. I’m happy to be running after a fitful 18 month hiatus due to plantar Fasciitis. I’ve been training since December as I slowly build back my strength and …
Raynaud’s Disease in Runners Do you have cold hands? I have cold hands. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have anything wrong with you. However, there is a disease or syndrome that you should be aware of called Raynaud’s. I have friends who are runners who have this syndrome. What happens when you have Raynaud’s? It …
