February 18, 2013 •
Categories: marathon training, Race Execution, Resource •
by Patrick
The challenge of running and racing a marathon is a singular pursuit. Before you even start, you know that you’ll have highs and lows, obstacles to overcome, and inevitable suffering — followed by euphoria — on race day. With all of this ahead of you, it makes sense to pick the right marathon. No 26.2 miles is the same, and not all races are created equal. Some are big, others are small. Some are epic tests, others are (literally) a “walk” in the park. Finding the right race that syncs with your goals, abilities, and geographical location can go a long way towards ensuring you are able to run to your potential.
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July 9, 2012 •
Categories: Beginner, Resource •
by Patrick
The hardest part about running to our potential is the knowledge that, at some point, our body will want to quit. Flat out quit. And I don’t just mean start walking quit….I mean fall into that ditch over there and pretend we’re having a stroke quit.
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June 25, 2012 •
Categories: Resource •
by Patrick
No, we run because it’s an amazing gift but also because it’s not always a given. The highs and lows are part of the territory; how you handle them is what defines you as a runner.
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May 3, 2012 •
Categories: Resource •
by Patrick
There comes a time in an runner’s life when they have to accept some common truths. Early morning workouts are hard. Running in the rain isn’t that bad. Long runs with a hangover are a really bad idea. My most recent epiphany was, according to those who know me, a long time coming: my shoes stink. Enter The SolePack…
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April 3, 2012 •
Categories: marathon training, Race Execution, Resource •
by Patrick
With the marathon training season in full swing, and the Boston Marathon right around the corner, marathon race day energy is in the air. We’ve all had good races and bad races, but sometimes it’s hard to cut through the noise to find out exactly what set you up for that one-of-a-kind race. There are [...]
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April 13, 2011 •
Categories: Race Execution, Resource •
by Patrick
With the Boston Marathon mere days away, there are few things left to remember (including the sneakers above!). As you get ready to face the journey from Hopkinton to downtown Boston, you have undoubtedly spent time planning out how you will pace your day.
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December 22, 2010 •
Categories: Resource •
by Patrick
The holidays are upon us and if you are anything like me, you are probably a little disenchanted by the rampant commercialism of Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family and friends and love to make them happy…but do any of us really need what we are giving? There’s a tiny — but growing — part of me that feels like if we could just pool the money from these “extra” gifts and put the funds to something bigger and better, we could really have an impact, say, on the life of a girl in the developing world. But that’s a post for another blog and another day.
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November 17, 2010 •
Categories: marathon training, Race Execution, Resource •
by Patrick
This weekend marks the 17th running of the Philadelphia Marathon, the final installment of the US fall marathon classics. The Philly Marathon is not as popular as some of the other big marathons, but that means you get a world-class race in a great city without all the craziness and crowds! Fall in Philadelphia is specatacular and running past the Rocky Monument and along the Schuylkill River is just a treat. The course is moderately hard and will keep you honest — you can go fast but you’ll have to be smart! Let’s get the inside scoop!
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November 11, 2010 •
Categories: marathon training, Resource •
by Patrick
photo credit: OiMax With the change in Daylight Savings complete, dedicated and newbie runners alike are having difficulty transitioning to running in the dark. Night running is a different animal for sure, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your running fitness or race goals. With the right preparation and focus, you can make [...]
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August 2, 2010 •
Categories: Resource •
by Patrick
It’s Time to Transform Your Running Technique! Changing your run is something that happens on many levels: mentally, physically, emotionally…even spiritually. Regardless of the level at which you run, at the end of the day changing your run means actually changing how you run. The enclosed tips should help you make this change from any one of a variety of different directions.
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