While big, monster goals are great for long-term motivation, having a few absurdly tiny goals will keep you headed in the right direction every day.
While big, monster goals are great for long-term motivation, having a few absurdly tiny goals will keep you headed in the right direction every day.
My year in blogging! Another year of blog posts are in the books (or on the internet as it were). My favorite, and the most popular blog posts of the year
The existence of tomorrow is the biggest hurdle to reaching our dreams. Tomorrow I’ll... wake up early or get started on that dream project. Don't wait!
Nothing good ever comes from comparison, but you can use practice productive comparison: using comparison to learn about yourself and improve
Spending more time with my running journal, and adding my runs into my weekly review process, has recently made all the difference in how I view my runs.
The common wisdom is that we should live outside of our comfort zone. But there are times when you should stay smack dab in the middle of yours
For runners, the porta potty is a necessary evil. While the experience may never be pleasant, with a little common courtesy, it may be OK
Finish time may be the easiest measure of run success, but it's far from the only measure. There are other ways to measure your running and racing success
My recap of training for the Oregon Coast 50k. This week is the end of my race-tastic August, finishing strong running (and pacing) the Santa Rosa Marathon.
Spending more time with my running journal, and adding my runs into my weekly review process, has recently made all the difference in how I view my runs.
If you run enough miles, you'll eventually do each one of these types of run. Types that are immediately identifiable to all runners.
Newer runners may hesitate to register for a race because they are afraid they will finish last. I know this first hand: I have finished last
Overall, running is pretty good for the environment. Even so, there are a few ways you can be an even more environmentally conscious runner.
Puffin Picks are the things that are bringing a little joy into my life. This week: mantra jewelry, cold brew, spooky movies, and faux fireplaces
Running is a great hobby for introverts. It's one of the few things we can do alone without getting funny looks. Here's advice for fellow running introverts
Puffin Picks are the things that are bringing a little joy into my life. This week: the practical, the tasty, and the conceptual
Training for the 2018 Oakland Marathon began a few weeks ago, but I am only now starting the training recaps, since I only recently decided to actually run the marathon - I will be returning to the Oakland Marathon pace team as a 5:00 hour pacer!
Running conversations are unlike any other kind of conversation. There is usually very little small talk and runners will share everything.
On Thanksgiving, I'll take a moment to consider why I'm thankful for running. It has brought a lot into my life, the least I can do is appreciate it.
Last weekend in the Bay Area was the Empower Race Series 10k, a morning filled with running, yoga and friends, both old and new.
Puffin Picks are the things that are bringing a little joy into my life. For me, this is marathon week, so my picks are largely recovery based: recovery compression gear, free stretching classes, and TV to watch while I'm foam rolling.
This summer, a women's running race is being held near the Rosie the Riveter NHP. A perfect backdrop to celebrate women and empowerment through running
Runners should figure out what running tips or commandments hold true for them. Ive been running for many years. Heres what I have learned.
The best leaders aren't in it for themselves, they are focused on what is best for the group. The same is true for pace group leaders on race day.
